Throughout my childhood and early teenage years, my lips were constantly cracked and peeling.

Exfoliate Regularly

Before hydrating your lips, its important to first remove dry, dead skin.

While exfoliating your lips may seem like an unnecessary step, its actually the most important.

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So, double-check to prep your lips to get the most out of your products.

Ive found its best to exfoliate in the shower after youre finished washing up and right before exiting.

The grainy texture of the sugar acts as a natural exfoliant, while the honey is great for moisturizing.

This concoction also tastes great and is easy to make if you have extra time on your hands.

Regardless of the method you choose, just know that this lip prep step is well worth the effort.

Overnight Mask

Now that your lips are smooth, its time to hydrate.

The best way to do this is with an overnight lip treatment that works while you sleep.

Leaving your mask on overnight is also ideal because thats when your body repairs itself.

Again, there are so many options when looking for the right mask.

But my holy grail of moisturizing lip treatments isAquaphor.

It really doesnt get any better than that.

If you are a low maintenance, no-fuss key in of person, then youre all set.

And, of course, avoid drying products that make your lips feel dehydrated after they are removed.

Its also important to adjust your lip care as needed.

In short, listen to what your body is telling you and this routine will be fool-proof.