How to Heal and Protect Chapped Lips This Winter. Naturally.

When winter hits, lips are often the first to suffer. Cold wind, dry indoor heat, and biting air can leave them cracked and sore. But with a little care and the right natural lip balm, you can protect your lips from the worst of the season. This guide shares how to keep lips soft and healthy using organic lip care that works, made right here in New Zealand.

Why Do Lips Get Chapped in Winter?

Cold wind. Dry air. Indoor heating. And no oil glands to protect them. It’s a recipe for cracked, uncomfortable lips. And if you find yourself licking them to soothe the sting, it can make things worse.

So what can you do to prevent chapped lips before they even start?

What’s the Best Way to Prevent Chapped Lips?

It starts with protection. Drinking plenty of water keeps your lips hydrated from the inside. A high-quality lip balm locks in moisture on the outside. Look for a balm that’s free from harsh synthetics and rich in nourishing oils. And apply it often, especially before heading outside or hopping into bed.

What Ingredients Actually Help Heal Dry Lips?

When your lips are sore, not just any balm will do. You want ingredients that calm and restore.

Everkind’s Plush and Billow lip balms are made in Taranaki, New Zealand using three luscious certified-organic oils:

• Camellia oil to deeply moisturise and soften

• Jojoba oil to help balance and protect

• Extra virgin coconut oil to soothe with a silky-smooth glide

There’s no petroleum, no synthetic fillers, and no surprises. Just soothing, calming, replenishing care.

Why Choose Organic Lip Balm?

Everything you put on your lips, you end up ingesting. So it makes sense to choose a balm that’s as safe as it is effective. Everkind’s lip balms are certified organic, made with edible-grade ingredients, and completely free from synthetic nasties.

So you can look after your lips in a way that feels right for you. With care that’s as kind as it is effective.

Meet Billow and Plush. Organic Lip Balm Made in NZ.

Billow is the fresh breeze of lip care. Lightly scented with organic vanilla and mint, it’s clean, refreshing, and easy to love.

Plush is a richer balm, with the soft scent of mandarin and a deeply nourishing texture. It’s already won hearts and two major awards:

• 2023 Good Magazine Best of Natural Award

• 2024 Clean + Conscious Award for Zero Waste Beauty

With over 40 glowing five-star reviews, these little beauties are quickly becoming a Kiwi favourite for natural lip care.

A Win for Your Lips and the Planet

More than 200 million plastic lip balm tubes end up in landfill each year. So when Everkind set out to create a truly ecoluxe lip balm, the packaging had to be just as kind as the balm inside.

Everkind created the next generation of lip care, inside and out. It starts with a paper tube that feels like luxury and ends with zero waste. Each one is made from Sustainable Forests paper and designed to be home-compostable right here in New Zealand. Instead of pushing from the bottom, you gently slide the inner sleeve down bit by bit, revealing more balm as you need it. No twisting, no pushing. Just a slow reveal of nature’s nourishment.

And when you’re done, the tube goes straight into your home compost.

FAQs About Winter Lip Care in NZ

Can I exfoliate chapped lips?
Yes, but gently. Use a soft cloth or a natural sugar scrub to remove flaky skin, then follow up with balm.

Can I wear lipstick over lip balm?
Absolutely. A light layer of balm helps lipstick glide on and keeps lips soft all day.

How often should I apply balm in winter?
Start and end your day with it, and reapply as needed. Especially before heading into the cold.

Will a natural lip balm really last as long?
Yes. Everkind’s balms are made to stay put. Their rich texture creates a natural barrier that helps your lips stay soft and protected for longer.

Any tips for dealing with NZ winter lips?
NZ winters can bring biting southerlies, so keep your balm handy whenever you're outside in wind or frost. Use a humidifier indoors if the air is especially dry, and consider wrapping a scarf around your mouth when heading into the cold.

Final Thoughts. Little Luxuries That Make a Big Difference.

Winter can be tough on our skin. But a simple swipe of something pure can bring real comfort.

Everkind’s lip balms were made to do only good. For your lips. For your loved ones. For the beautiful country we all call home.

And when you choose a balm that’s both organic and compostable, you’re making a choice that’s kind in every way. One small step. One more reason to smile.