As dry winds intensify nationwide, lip-care vendor Ositelu Deborah Mia of Shop With Luna warns women about “white lips,” cracking, and painful dryness and reveals the must-have products and routines for harmattan-proof beauty.
With the harmattan season officially underway, many women are already experiencing cracked lips, dryness, peeling, and the dreaded “white lip” embarrassment. To help women stay protected during the harsh weather, Ositelu Deborah Mia, owner of Shop With Luna, an oral and lip-care beauty brand, shares expert insights on why harmattan affects the lips so quickly and the simple routines every woman should adopt.
Mia, who has built a reputation for providing effective lip and oral-care solutions, emphasizes that lip care in harmattan is not optional. “The air is extremely dry, dusty and cold during harmattan. Lips lose moisture faster because they don’t have oil glands, so they crack and become sore very easily,” she explained.
Why Lips Crack Faster During Harmattan
Mia outlines the top reasons women experience sudden dryness during this season:
• Dehydration: Cold weather reduces the urge to drink water.
• Lip licking: Saliva evaporates quickly and worsens dryness.
• Low humidity: The air contains almost no moisture.
• Wind and dust: These strip hydration from the lips and irritate the skin.
Her Recommended Daily Lip-Care Routines
Morning
• Start with 1–2 cups of water.
• Gently cleanse the lips with a damp cloth.
• Apply a hydrating balm or lip mask before makeup.
• Use a balm or gloss with SPF.
During the Day
• Reapply lip balm or gloss frequently.
• Avoid licking the lips.
• Drink water consistently.
Night
• Exfoliate 2–3 times weekly using sugar + honey or a gentle lip scrub.
• Apply a thick overnight lip mask to repair cracked lips.
What to Look for and Avoid in Lip Products
Mia advises women to choose products containing:
• Occlusives/Emollients: Petrolatum, mineral oil, shea butter, castor oil.
• Humectants: Glycerin, hyaluronic acid.
• Healing Ingredients: Honey, aloe vera, vitamin E.
She also warns against products containing:
• Menthol, camphor, eucalyptus
• Chemical sunscreens like oxybenzone
• Alcohol-based formulas
• Harsh exfoliants such as salicylic acid
“These ingredients irritate the lips and make dryness worse,” she emphasized.
The One Must-Have Product Every Woman Needs in Her Bag
“A deeply hydrating lip gloss or lip balm — not just something shiny, but something genuinely moisturizing,” Mia said.
She explained that the lips are the first to dry out during harmattan, and a good balm can prevent painful cracks and maintain a polished look all day.
How to Avoid the Embarrassing ‘White Lip’ Look
According to Mia, the white, flaky appearance many women battle during the season is completely preventable.
To avoid it:
• Exfoliate gently 2–3 times per week
• Use hydrating balm or gloss in the morning
• Reapply every two hours
• Drink more water
• Avoid matte lipsticks
• Choose glosses with natural oils
• Never lick your lips
Final Word from the Expert
“Harmattan can be tough on the lips, but with the right routine and the right products, every woman can enjoy soft, healthy, beautiful lips all season long,” Mia concluded. “Stay moisturized your lips deserve it.”
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