If the cold weather wasn't bad enough, another side effect of winter is the dry skin that plagues the majority of us once the temperatures drop. In particular, I notice myself reaching for the chap stick twice as often as I normally would, to soothe my almost painfully dry lips. You too?

Everyday Health has a list of things you can do to keep your lips from drying out this winter:

• Protect and moisturize lips with beeswax or petroleum jelly.
  
• Drink lots of water to keep your skin hydrated
• Keep a humidifier running in your house
• Avoid the sun and wind
• When you are outdoors, wear sunscreen on your lips.
  

And don't forget to pack your chap stick with you everywhere you go!