Shereene IdrissBoard Certified Derm, Founder and Chief Nerd

Lip Basting #shorts

29 Nov 2023 · 0 min

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Short YouTube clip (shorts) by board-certified dermatologist Shereene Idriss offering a quick skincare hack for windburn or chronically dry/chapped lips: chemically exfoliate the lips to remove dry skin, then apply a thick occlusive ointment to lock in hydration — termed "lip basting" and likened to basting a turkey.

Two words, lip basting. I'm a 39 year old board certified dermatologist. Let's get into it. If you've ever had a windburn or dry chapped lips because you're constantly licking or biting your lips, this hack is for you. Using a chemical exfoliant to buff your lips followed by a nice thick occlusive layer of an ointment will help seal in that hydration and baste my lips like a juicy turkey on Thanksgiving morning.