I’m not sure when my skin noticed the dramatic weather change, but all of a sudden my winter skin in here.  And it’s not all good!

My lips are dry, flaking, and I even found myself chewing on that loose bit of skin in the middle of my bottom lip.  That is so NOT good!

I’ve been lathering on a variety of lip balms, but it hasn’t really made a difference.

Today, though, I rummaged through a basket where I toss in my product samples and found the Emulsion Lip Exfoliant from Smashbox.  It’s been in the basket for awhile, just waiting for the perfect opportunity for me to give it a try.

I squeezed out a bit of the emulsion and rubbed into into my lips, hoping it would get off all that dead stuff that’s been lingering around.  Made of poppy seeds and sugar granules, with a little peppermint thrown in for good measure, I immediately noticed a tingling sensation and the peppermint-y taste. 

Massaging it into my lips, it felt tingly and good – grainy, but still a little moisturizing.  And, I figured if it worked as good as it tasted, I’d be pretty happy.  After leaving in on my lips for a few second, I washed it off with a wet washcloth. 

How did it work?  Well, a good deal of the flakes were gone, although my lips still felt pretty dry.  Still, it was a noticeable improvement, enough so for me to give it another try tomorrow. 

After exfoliating the lips, smooth on some of your favorite lip balm or other lip treatment.  It will make a great primer for your lipstick, or a nice moisturizer if you’re leaving your lips bare.

Emulsion Lip Exfoliant is available directly from Smashbox, or from your favorite beauty store.  $18.

Image credit:  Smashbox

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