It's that time of year. The heart of winter as arrived and everyone is suffering from dry, chapped lips, right? Chapped lips are caused by dehydration. So, here are a few helpful tips to help cure and prevent those unsightly cracked lips.
1.) Mix 1 teaspoon of salt to 1 pint of cool water.
2.) Soak a washcloth in water and use as a compress over lips for 10 minutes.
3.) Once the flaky skin is softened, use the wash cloth to gently remove the dead skin.
4.) To sooth the lips, apply a thin coat of Vaseline.
5.) Lastly, to lock in moisture apply a lip balm with Bees Wax or Shea Butter.
Also:
*Avoid licking lips
*Use a humidifier in your home
*Avoid medicated lip balms- they can some times cause irritation.
* Eat food high in Calcium.
*Drink plenty of water
*Carry your lip balm with you and apply several times throughout the day.
* Use lip balms with SPF
XO
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