Get rid of chapped lips for cheap! Photo by the author.

While the winter weather wreaks havoc on students’ moods, it also does a number on their bodies. Full-length down jackets and Ugg boots protect arms and legs against the cold, but faces are usually left exposed to the elements. Nobody in Evanston is a stranger to dry, flaky lips, but cosmetics companies want you to cough over $15 to get “kiss me” lips. Luckily, there’s a cheaper way.

Time: 5 minutes

Materials:
• Small plastic container
• Vaseline
• Sugar

Cost: $3

Preparation: None!

Instructions:
1. Fill 2/3 of the plastic container with Vaseline
2. Add a teaspoon of sugar and mix.*
3. Spread on lips and rub lips together.
4. Remove with tissue and apply balm or gloss to moisturize.

*Depending on the size of the container, you can increase or reduce the amount of sugar.