Dry, flakey, sunburnt lips? Well here are some hot tips on how to revitalise your pout...

• Like the rest of your skin, your lips need to be protected. You've heard it once, you'll hear it again. Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen! Using an SPF product on your lips several times a day is your first defense against dry lips, and this combined with a nourishing lip salve or balm will not only keep your lips hydrated, but protect against the signs of ageing that appear around the mouth.

• Look out for lip products that contain nourishing ingredients such as shea butter, olive oil and cocoa butter as these will take care of your lips far more intensively than petroleum based products.

• To rid your lips of dry flaky skin, exfoliate them with a soft, dry toothbrush or wash cloth, being careful to remove only dry skin that readily comes away. This will lift the dead skin cells from the top layer of your lips and improve blood circulation, giving your lips more colour and fullness.

• Those pesky cracks that can form at the side of your mouth are typically stress related and are caused by a vitamin B deficiency. Luckily it is easy to give yourself a little boost of this. The best way to increase vitamin B is in a supplement, from your health food shop or chemist, but there are simple changes you can make in your diet that may help. Try using marmite or vegemite, or increasing your intake of leafy green veggies, brewer's yeast and whole grains.

• There are a few tried and true natural remedies that can improve the condition of your lips. Try massaging your lips and the surrounding area with almond oil to keep them in good condition and combat the fine lines that appear with ageing. Calendula, a herb with extremely high antioxidant levels and healing properties, generally comes in a cream form and is excellent for helping dry, sore and cracked lips to heal. Cool black tea bags are said to improve the moisture levels of the lips when applied for about 5 minutes.

• There are several Lip Plumping products on the market, containing various ingredients such as peppers, cinnamon and Argireline (a potent lip plumping and line filling ingredient). These products stimulate the blood flow in the lips, causing them to swell slightly (expect your lips to tingle like mad). They are great for rejuvenating the lips and make you feel like Angelina!