My lips are getting really dry due to the dry weather in autumn.

I am worried because the dead skin on my lips has gotten so severe. In the summer, I was fine even without applying lip balm often, but now that autumn has arrived, my lips dry out quickly and white flakes start to appear. Even when I apply lipstick or tint, the dead skin makes my lips look messy and gets stuck in the creases, so it is stressful every time I do my makeup.

At first, I thought applying lip balm frequently would help, but even when I apply it often, it only seems to moisturize for a moment before becoming dry again. Especially when I wake up in the morning, my lips are parched and flaky, so I unconsciously pick at them. Afterward, they sting and turn red. It’s not easy because it keeps bothering me, even though I try not to pick at them.

I'm thinking about trying an exfoliating product, but I'm worried it might actually make my lips more sensitive. I'm also wondering if it's better to scrub my lips regularly or just focus on moisturizing without irritation. There are so many types of lip balm that I don't know which one to use.