Heal chapped lips during winter with the following five methods:
- Stay Hydrated: Keeping your body hydrated is crucial. Drink plenty of water throughout the day. Dehydration can cause or worsen chapped lips.
- Use a Humidifier: Indoor heating can dry out the air in your home, which in turn can dry out your lips. Using a humidifier adds moisture to the air, helping to prevent and heal chapped lips.
- Apply Lip Balm Regularly: Use a good quality lip balm or chapstick that contains ingredients like beeswax, petroleum, shea butter, or coconut oil. These ingredients help lock in moisture and protect your lips from the cold.
- Avoid Licking Your Lips: Saliva evaporates quickly, taking more moisture from your lips and making them even drier. Try to avoid licking your lips when they feel dry.
- Exfoliate Gently: Sometimes, gently exfoliating the lips can remove dry, flaky skin, allowing lip balms and moisturizers to penetrate better. You can use a soft toothbrush or a homemade sugar scrub (a mixture of sugar and honey or olive oil), but be gentle to avoid causing more damage.
Remember, if your lips are severely chapped or if they don’t improve with these methods, you might want to consult a dermatologist for further advice.