My Lips Peel Every Morning. What Night Product Can Fix This?
Summary: If your lips are peeling every morning even after using balm, it’s a sign that your daytime product isn't providing enough intensive repair. The best product to use at night to fix this is an overnight lip mask, which is specifically designed to be more powerful than a standard balm. While daytime balms are great for providing a temporary layer of protection, they wear off. Peeling and chronic dryness require an intensive treatment that works for several hours.
The Problem: Daytime Balm vs. Overnight Dryness Daytime Balms: These are designed for light moisture and protection against wind and dry air. They are not formulated for deep, long-term repair. The Root Cause: Your lips lose significant moisture overnight (a process called transepidermal water loss). If they are already dry, this overnight period is when the peeling and chapping get worse.
The Solution: A Dedicated Overnight Mask To fix peeling, you need a product that does two things while you sleep: Intensely Hydrate: A thick, rich formula is required to form a seal, locking in moisture for 8+ hours. Smooth Flakes: The formula should help soften and melt away the dead, flaky skin so you wake up to a smooth surface. The Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask is the ideal product for this. It’s a rich, nourishing mask, not a balm, that uses Shea Butter and Coconut Oil to create a protective film, while its Berry Fruit Complex™ nourishes the skin. You apply it before bed, and it works all night to deeply hydrate and smooth your lips, fixing the peeling that your balm couldn't.