avoiding potentially irritating ingredients. You’ll know a lip product is irritating if your lips are having a burning, stinging, or tingling sensation.

Ingredients to avoid include:

• camphor
• cinnamon
• eucalyptus
• menthol
• mint
• peppermint fragrances
• octinoxate
• oxybenzone

Instead, look for lip products that offer moisturizing ingredients like:

• shea butter
• hempseed oil
• castor seed oil
• petrolatum

Fragrance-free and hypoallergenic products are also a safe bet.

The work’s not done once you’ve exfoliated your lips. While you may be successful in removing dry and flaky skin, it’s important to continually care for your lips to ensure they remain soft, supple, and as moist as possible.

Here are some quick lip care tips:

• Apply a nonirritating lip balm or moisturizer before bed.
• When going outdoors, be sure to apply a lip balm with SPF 30 or higher to protect your lips from sun damage. Your lips are anfor sun protection.
• Stay adequately hydrated to help alleviate dry lips.
• Avoid picking or biting your lips as well as licking them. Licking them often can actually make them drier. These habits can often be subconscious but try to be mindful and stop when you can.

With just a little self-care, you’ll have smooth, supple lips in no time.