A swipe of a punchy red lipstick is one of the easiest ways to instantly look and feel more put-together—but flawless application is easily hindered by dry lips. While lip balm can certainly help stave off dryness, a truly parched, flaky pout may need the help of a lip scrub. “A lip scrub is an exfoliating agent to soften and smooth the lips,” explains Howard Sobel, MD , board-certified dermatologist and clinical attending cosmetic dermatologic surgeon at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, NY.
Vogue ’s Favorite Lip Scrubs: As dead skin cells build up on the surface, your lips can take on a rough texture, which is exacerbated when you are dehydrated, get too much sun, or exposed to harsh, dry air. To really rehab lips, you’ll need to exfoliate and moisturize. This is what makes lip scrubs such a valuable step of a lip routine: “A good lip scrub helps buff away dead skin and infuses your lips with much-needed hydration,” says Nazanin Saedi, MD , board-certified dermatologist and clinical associate professor at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA.
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