All about 'Lip Basting': The technique that will help heal dry, chapped lips

In winter, lips become more chapped and dry than usual, causing quite uncomfortable and painful wounds. To combat this situation there is Lip Basting, a technique tested by dermatologists. We tell you how it works:

It is a method that is based, above all, on softening the lips. It may sound strange, but that is what Lip Basting is all about. However, in order to reach this point, it is first necessary to exfoliate the area well.

There are numerous products that can be used in this practice such as Fenty Skin‘s ‘Plush Puddin’, but it is recommended that you use a chemical exfoliator rather than a physical one in order to get better results that guarantee softness and health for your lips.

Once they are free of dead skin, apply a good amount of emollient to continue softening the area and, at the same time, protect it. This should be left to work for a few minutes, which you can use as a time to apply make-up in the meantime. Once it dries, your lips will be ready to look spectacular.

If you want to perfect the technique, we recommend you take a look at this short video of Dra. Idriss: