Your lips don’t have oil glands. They rely on a thin, fragile moisture barrier that is basically a one-man security guard. The second winter rolls in, or the air conditioner kicks on, that guard quits. He packs his bags and leaves your lips to the wolves.
Dry air is the number one villain here. It’s like living with a tiny, invisible vampire that sips all the moisture right off your mouth. That’s why your lips feel like they’re wearing a sandpaper onesie after a long flight or a day in a heated office.
You can blame seasons all you want, but guess what? Summer isn’t innocent either. Sun, wind, and saltwater are just as brutal. They’re the rowdy cousins at a family reunion who steal your snacks and break your stuff.
