Combat unsightly flakes by preparing your lips before applying lipstick.
• Wear lip balm every day and use a lip treatment once a week that contains salicylic acid to slough off dead skin cells.
• If your lips are still dry try this trick: Mix a pinch of brown sugar with a dab of lip balm and gently massage over lips to buff away any flakes. Follow with lip balm.
• Lip balm should be applied at least 15 minutes before lipstick to allow balm to sink in.
• Blot lips with tissue to remove any excess balm before applying lipstick.
