The “Why Are My Lips Still Dry?” Question
If your lips feel tighter an hour after applying your usual stick, you may be caught in a cycle of brief relief followed by deeper dehydration.
Many mass‑market chapsticks rely on camphor or menthol to create a cooling sensation that masks irritation—but as these ingredients evaporate, they pull water with them and leave mature lips parched.
Red Apple Lipstick eliminates those additives entirely, opting instead for nourishing oils and vitamin E to keep moisture where it belongs.
Drying Ingredients to Watch Out For
- Menthol, camphor, and phenol
- Salicylic acid or benzocaine in “medicated” sticks
- Strong flavors (cinnamon, citrus, mint) and synthetic fragrance
- Unbalanced petrolatum without accompanying moisturizers
For mature lips that already produce less of their own protective oils, these ingredients accelerate flaking and highlight vertical lines.
Why Lips Feel Drier After 40
With age, oil glands shrink and collagen thins. Lips lack sebaceous glands entirely, so once the natural lipid film diminishes, moisture escapes quickly. Pair that with sun exposure, medications, or climate changes, and the wrong chapstick can magnify every crease.
Red Apple Lipstick Solutions
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Rallye Balm – Organic Lip Balm
Our bestselling daily healer relies on sunflower oil for a lightweight cushion, vitamin E for antioxidant defense, and an ultra‑clean formula free of gluten, soy, and petroleum jelly. Use it morning and night or under lipstick to keep lips calm and comfortable.
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Lip Exfoliate Stick
A gentle, sugar‑free polish in stick form that buffs away dead skin so treatment balms and lipsticks sink in rather than sit on top. Swipe, massage lightly, tissue off, then follow with Rallye Balm for all‑day softness.
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Can’t Be Beet Lipstick
A rich beet‑berry hue delivered in Red Apple’s sunflower‑oil base, finished with vitamin E for comfortable, vibrant wear.
Building a Moisture‑Smart Lip Routine
- Exfoliate gently 2–3 times per week to remove rough skin.
- Apply Rallye Balm morning, night, and before going outdoors.
- Layer your favorite hydrating lipstick for color that won’t crack.
- Drink water, use a bedroom humidifier, and avoid habitual lip licking.
Final Thoughts
When a chapstick leaves mature lips tighter than before, the problem usually lies in the formula—not your lips. By steering clear of irritating additives and choosing treatments rich in sunflower oil and vitamin E—like Rallye Balm and our Lip Exfoliate Stick—you can break the dry‑chap cycle and enjoy comfortable, healthy lips at any age.