The cold air is always trying to suck the moisture out of our skin and that doesn't exclude lips. In a season where everyone wants to snuggle up close to someone special, a pair of dry, chapped lips will ruin the moment every time. Avoid a pitiful pout with these five do's and don'ts, and check out our picks in the above slideshow for a few great lip balms to choose from.

Don't lick lips. This may look and feel like a quick fix to lips that feel dry and uncomfortable, but all it does is make your mouth look and feel worse. Keeping lips hydrated this way will have you licking them practically every minute and that shiny sheen will soon dry, leaving you with a gross layer of saliva around your mouth that can further irritate skin.

Don't taint your formula. We recommend using lip balms that keep fingers free of the formula. Using lip hydrators that force you to dip your finger into the moisturizer to apply it can run the risk of getting contaminated with germs that can lead to breakouts, cold sores, and irritated skin. It's cold, and cold season is in full swing, so either make sure your hands are always clean, or just stick to sticks and handheld applicators.

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