Keep Those Lips Luscious All Winter Long

Cool winter weather can sap your lips of muchneeded moisture. Try this advice to keep them soft and smooth during drier, colder spells:

• Drink more water. It helps moisten lips from the inside out.
• If your mouth is always dry, medications you are taking could be the reason. Talk with your doctor about switching medicines.
• Use a humidifier to add moisture to indoor air.
• Apply lip balm that contains lanolin or beeswax several times a day and before bed. A dab of petroleum jelly on your pout also works.
• Don’t lick your lips; it can dry them out more.
• When outdoors, use a lip balm that has a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher. On blustery days, cover your mouth with a scarf.