Chapped lips suck. They're painful, kind of gross, and always unwelcome. Maybe it's climate change playing cruel tricks, your skin-care routine missing the mark, or just your genetic luck of the draw. Whatever the cause, a moisturizing lip balm is the one beauty product you should always have in your back pocket (quite literally). The truth is, your lips don't need more products. The skin here is more sensitive but also self-sufficient, meaning it mostly takes care of itself unless disturbed by outside factors. So when the environment, allergies, or random skin crash-outs happen, the best lip balms can help your dry lips heal instead of just glossing over the problem. If you're ready to move on from ChapStick, I've rounded up the best lip balms that prioritize skin health and do less, and in doing so, do more. For more beauty recommendations, check out our guides to the Best Hair Dryers, the Best Red Light Therapy Masks, and the Best Curling Irons. My lip balm obsession started...
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