Choose lip safe ingredients

As winter arrives the skin often becomes dry, and the lips are especially affected. Cold weather and dry winds can make lips cracked, rough and painful. Sometimes they may also cause irritation and burning.

Instead of buying expensive lip balms you can try making a simple version at home using a few easy ingredients. Here are three ideas to help keep your lips soft and moisturised during winter.

Rose petal lip balm

Rose petals can add a pleasant natural fragrance to homemade lip balm. To prepare it follow these simple steps.

Rose petal lip balm

Rose petals can add a pleasant natural fragrance to homemade lip balm. To prepare it follow these simple steps.

Ingredients.

Half a teaspoon of petroleum jelly (Vaseline)

20–25 clean rose petals that are free from pesticide residues

Method.

Place the petroleum jelly in a heat-safe bowl and warm it gently over a pan of hot water until it melts.

Add the rose petals and stir the mixture.

Allow it to cool before use.

Method

Place the petroleum jelly in a heat safe bowl and warm it gently over a pan of hot water until it melts.

Add the rose petals and stir the mixture.

Allow it to cool before use.

Safety tip

Use only rose petals that are safe for cosmetic use. Fresh petals may introduce moisture or germs, so avoid storing this homemade mixture for long periods.

Honey lip balm

Honey is often used in skincare because it helps attract and hold moisture. You can combine a small amount with petroleum jelly to make a simple lip balm.