Fight the cold weather, Carmex style

Based in Wisconsin since 1937, we at Carmex® are intimately familiar with the many turnings of winter. We know the good (the first snowman of the year), the bad (6 A.M. shoveling) and most importantly, how easy it is to find yourself fighting chapped lips. And while we can’t do much about the surprise foot of snow you were hit with last night, we can make sure your lips feel comfortable all winter long.

Prepare for the conditions

You wouldn’t leave the house in sandals — no matter how cute they are — when it’s below 30- degrees, right? Your lips require the same coverage. Lucky for you, we have multiple lip balms that will help protect your lips from the elements!

• Carmex® Classic medicated lip balm with Triple Force Formula® – helps protect from cold, wind and dry weather by creating a protective barrier on your lips
• Carmex® Weather Guard moisturizing lip balm with SPF 30 – helps protect against the drying effects of wind while guarding against the sun as well

Don’t lick your lips

We get it. When they dry out a bit, it feels like the natural solution. But licking lips can actually irritate them further. Instead, keep a jar or tube of Carmex® handy and reapply whenever you get the urge.

Apply your favorite Carmex® right before bed

Breathing through your mouth — which many of us unconsciously do while sleeping — can lead to dry lips and an unpleasant morning. Keep some Carmex® in the bedside drawer for a soothing slumber.

Beware of cranking up the heat

Sure it feels great to step out of the icy wind and into a toasty family room. But the higher the heat, the drier the air. Consider an extra blanket instead of an extra notch on the thermostat, or run a humidifier to help balance the air’s moisture.

Hydrate

All you want is to curl up by the fire with a mug of hot cocoa? We hear you. But make sure to keep drinking water too. Dehydration makes it more likely your lips will dry and crack, so keep that water bottle handy.