Chapped lips

Chapped lips is a condition where the lips become dry and often crack and sometimes bleed. It is not a chronic conditon and in most cases can be treated with home remedies. Due to changes in climatic conditions, lips get badly affected. They can chap, dry or crack. Lips do not contain the oil glands and thus it becomes all the more necessary to keep them moist. Chapped lips is casued by many factors. Some of these factors include dry weather, windy weather, over exposure to the hot sun, lip licking or biting and so on. In many cases chapped lips can be avoided by identifying and then eliminating the cause of the condition. Unlike most parts of our body, our lips do not have any melanin to protect them from the sun, nor do they produce any moisturizing oil. That makes it highly vulnerable to the drying effect of the climate.

Rarely, persistent chapped lips may indicate an underlying problem, such as dermatitis. Chapped lips is a common condition and can be treated fairly simply. In the wintertime, chapped lips are a more common problem, because the air is dry and the cold wind further dries the lips out. Many people lick their lips to relieve the dryness, making the problem worse. Just as in the summertime, treating chapped lips in the winter can make use of a moisturizing lip balm containing sunscreen. Frequent and regular application of lip balm often relieves chapped lips without further incident. Other ways to prevent chapped lips include increasing the humidity in your home and covering your lips with a ski mask or scarf in the winter. Frequent washing of the mouth followed by application of lip balm also helps alleviate the discomfort associated with chapped lips.

Causes of chapped lips

• Dehydration.
• Allergies to cosmetic products.
• Frequent use of soaps and other chemicals.
• Exposure to sun radiations.
• Smoking.

Cracked chapped lips symptoms

• Sensitivity of lips.
• Lips become rough and reddish.
• Mild pain.
• Loss of moisture from the lips.

General Care for lips

To treat or prevent chapped lips, consider these tips:

• Apply cold cream or moisturizer or lip balm before applying lipstick.
• Grind rose petals and apply on lips to get smooth pink lips.
• Apply menthol based lip balm and take an old brush and brush gently on lips to get rid off chapped lips.
• Apply Aloe vera gel on your lips.
• Drink lots of water and fresh juices
• To cure dry chapped lips apply peanut butter or coco butter to your lips before going to bed.
• Take a saline bath.

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