Although dry and chapped lips are common among men, it is undeniable that using lip balms is not as appealing as other grooming essentials. Experts observed that this step in the lip care routine is easily neglected, and more men would end up with flaky and irritated lips.

A dedicated lip care routine must also be maintained and regularly practiced by men because lips are often exposed to various stressors such as pollution, UV radiation, dehydration, and wind.

However, the usual shine and color that comes with lip products could be off-putting.

Lip balm brands made sure to address this problem so that men could use lip balms and avoid having dry and chapped lips. Here are some of our lip balm favorites:

Moisturizing Lip Balms

One important feature to look for in a lip balm is its moisturizing power. Kiehl's Lip Balm #1 is made with aloe vera, vitamin E, and squalane from olives -- all ingredients that promise hydration. This unisex product has a soothing effect when applied daily. It is available in three scents and one unscented variant, all of which are untinted, creamy, and have no gloss.

Revitalizing Lip Balms

As we have established, the lips are exposed to stress daily. It is important to slip in a low-maintenance revitalizing treatment after a long day of work. Lip balms from The Man Company and Kiehl's are made exactly for this purpose.

The Man Company's Revitalizing Lip Balm is made with vitamin E and almond oil, while Kiehl's Buttermask for Lips overnight treatment is made with coconut oil and wild mango butter. Experts recommend applying these before sleeping.

Lip Balms with Sunscreen

Dermatologists remind us of the importance of using sunscreen all year round. While most religiously apply sunscreen to our skin, we often forget about our lips.

Lips get sunburned, too. This degree of exposure daily could lead to aging and dryness. That's why lip balms with sunscreen are recommended by experts to be reapplied throughout the day. 

Kiehl's Butterstick Lip Treatment SPF 30 has the hydrating power of coconut oil and the protection that sunscreen minerals bring. The Man Company's Lightening Lip Balm SPF 15 has vitamin E and licorice oil that help heal your sun-damaged lips while giving protection all day. O'Keeffe's Lip Repair SPF 35 Lip Balm Stick, the outdoorsman's favorite, is made with aloe and targets dry skin while keeping UV radiation off your lips.

Men's Lip Care Routine

The daily hustle and bustle comes with exposure to a plethora of irritants, proving how critically important a lip care routine is for men -- even if it is as simple as putting on lip balm. Dry and chapped lips can be avoided by this simple habit alone. In addition, it is also highly beneficial to stay hydrated. If your lips start to dry, take immediate lip care steps such as moisturizing and exfoliating, but avoid picking your lips.