PROTECT YOUR POUT IN SUB – ZERO TEMPERATURES

The Canadian Winter poses some complex challenges for our skin and hair. How does one keep their lips kissably soft despite plummeting temperatures and ultra dry, cold air? The key to soft, sexy lips lays in hydration and daily protection with the perfect balm. A good balm will hold moisture in and protect from environmental damage. Check out our top six picks for the juiciest lips in town: 

EOS, Evolution of Smooth Sphere

This little ergonomic egg shaped lip balm is a delight to apply and nourishes the lips with a combination of Shea butter, jojoba and Vitamin E. Packing a nourishing, natural punch and a cinch to apply. (http://www.evolutionofsmooth.com)

Caudalie Lip Conditioner

Featuring delightful ingredients such as shea butter and grape polyphenols Caudalie’s lip conditioner is a top pick amongst professional makeup artists. Pro makeup artist, Joanne Black, recommends this because it is “nourishing, natural and matte, so men like it too.” (www.sephora.com)

Smith’s Rosebud Salve

A real lifesaver and doubles as a great cuticle treatment, hand salve and apparently is super for diaper rash. This lovely balm is now available in a tube format. A cult classic in the beauty junkie scene. (www.sephora.com)

Suki Lip Repair Butter

Suki’s super pure combination of organic jojoba, Vitamin E and sunflower oils infuse the lips with smoothing goodness. A matte finish, so it’s great for the fellas, and so pure it can be applied to any rough patches on the face or body. (www.communitynaturalfoods.com)

 Alba Lip Balm

Alba brings a natural, juicy taste of the tropics to quench crusty lips. Apply this delicious, natural balm to smooth out the crinkles. Natural coconut and sesame oils spiced up with natural tropical fruit extracts bring you a beachy vibe despite the sub zero clime. (www.planetorganic.ca)

Maybelline Baby Lips

Baby lips gives a sheer hint of color and hyper-soothing treatment in one economical product. Lips are kissable smooth and soft for up to eight hours following application. Spf 20, eight hours of protection and super cute finishes make this lip balm a real treat. (http://www.maybelline.ca)

Alison Estill (Beauty Editor) || Lead Image: Fela Dales