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Lip balms are certainly an essential go-to beauty product for any woman. It's no secret that dry lips can be chapped and painful, especially as the weather starts to cool down. Fall weather means dry skin, and that dry skin may make you look for the best of the best products that are on the market. Luckily, there are plenty of dry lip and skin products that dermatologists recommend. Read on to find out the one drugstore lipbalm you should use, according to a dermatologist.
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Eucerin® Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment
One of the best products for your lips is just under $4, and it works serious wonders. Eucerin's Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment relieves dry lips, soothes them, and locks in moisture. In fact, the product is so good that Aquaphor remains the #1 dermatologist recommended lip care brand.
Target Eucerin® Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment - 0.35 oz ($3.79)
Now, you may be wondering how the Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment works so well. According to its website, the ointment contains nourishing vitamins, shea butter, and chamomile so you can get relief and soft lips fast.
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Dermatologist Dr. Diane Madfes tells Buzzfeed that Aquaphor works well since it contains large molecules and a silicone base, which create a perfect barrier for moisture. She further recommends reapplying Aquaphor every every 2 to 4 hours until your lips are healed.
The product also works on all skin types thanks to its gentle formula and repairing powers. In fact, it's even specifically formulated for the most sensitive of lips. It's also preservative and fragrance-free.
For more content on the best drugstore products to use on your skin, make sure to check out the one drugstore eye cream you should stop using, and the best drugstore products dermatologists recommend for your hair, skin, and nails.
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