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Home Remedies for Dry Lips


Chapped lips or dry lips can be painful and very uncomfortable as they are characterized by cracked, flaky, dry, and sore lips. This is one problem which is faced by almost everyone from time to time at any time of the year. Dry lips become all the more uncomfortable when they interfere with many daily activities, such as smiling, eating and talking.

Symptoms of Dry Lips

Cracking
Dryness
Redness
Tenderness and sensitivity
Splitting
Peeling
Pain

Causes of Cracked Lips

Dehydration
Vitamin B2 Deficiency
Lip Biting
Ill-fitting dentures
Allegy & Infections
Dry weather
Winter colds
Overexposure to extreme temperatures
Smoking
Certain medications

Home Remedies for Dry Lips

Natural Treatment for Cracked Lips


One easy and simple home remedy is to apply honey on your lips but you cannotlick it. Wipe it later. Your lips become nice and softer then before.

Coconut oil is another home remedyfor dry lips
Aloe vera works wonders on chapped lips

Crush some rose petals and add few drops of glycerin on them. Apply it on your lips every night before going to bed. This helps in moisturising yoyr lips and at the same time help you to retain the color of your lips.

Rub a slice of cucumber on your lips to get rid of cracked lips.
Apply castor oil on your chapped lips. This makes them smooth and pink.

Mix few drops of glycerin, lemon juice and castor oil. Apply this on your lips. Wipe it off with cotton dipped in water.

Apply milk cream on your lips to heal the lips and to keep them soft.

Petroleum jelly or vaceline is also helpful in treating dry lips.

Some Do’s to prevent Dry Lips

Always apply sunscreen on your lips before stepping out.
Keep your body hydrated by drinking lots of water.
Wear Lipstick

Gently scrub your lips, using a soft toothbrush, to get rid of the deposit of dead cells that will cause more drying and flaking.
Eat a lot of Vitamin A rich food, like, carrots, tomatoes and green leafy vegetables

Apply lip balm every night prior to sleeping

Some Dont's to Prevent Chapped Lips

Never peel the dead dry skin from the lips.
Never ever lick or bite your lips.

Note: Minor lip dryness can be treated by simply removing the cause of the dryness or using some of the home remedies listed above. However, if dry lips are causing inflammation and bleeding, it is strongly advisable that you consult with your doctor immediately since it can lead to severe infection.





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