India, Dec. 10 -- As temperatures drop and winter winds pick up, one of the first areas of the skin to feel the effects is the lips. Unlike the rest of the face, the lips lack oil glands and have a thinner protective barrier, making them especially vulnerable to dryness, cracking, and irritation. The right lip care products can make all the difference in protecting your smile during the cold months. Here's a guide to the most effective winter lip care essentials-and how to choose the best ones for your needs.

So, here are lip care products that you may follow to treat your chapped and dry lips this winter.

Lip balm is probably the first thing that you should keep in your handbag. A high-quality lip balm is the foundation of any winter l...