10 Natural Remedies to Cure Chapped Lips

Chapped lips becomes a major problem for some during winter months. The most common symptoms are-
dryness
redness
swelling
flaking
soreness
cracking
bleeding

Chapped lips are usually caused by-
dehydration
malnutrition
excessive lip licking
cheilitis
excessive sun exposure
allergic reactions

Natural remedies-
1) Honey- Honey is a natural lip balm which has anti-bacterial properties. It is excellent for moisturising the lips. Dab a little honey on your lips, a couple of times in a day and once before going to bed, to prevent chapping.

2) Sugar- it exfoliated the deadcells while restoring them back to their natural state.
Mix 1 tsp of honey with 2 tsp of sugar. Apply this mixture to the damaged areas and let it sit for several minutes. Gently rub the mixture around on your lips to loosen the dead skin cells. Wash with luke warm water.

3) Water- drink adequate water to keep yourself properly hydrated to prevent a dry mouth by drinking 6-8 glasses of water per day. Always carry a bottle of water when you go outdoors, to keep yourself hydrated.

4) Vaseline- Petroleum jelly is a good moisturiser, try applying a little honey to your lips, wait for it to dry, then add a little smear of vaseline. Remove with a cotton ball dipped in warm water.

5) Aloe vera gel-place a small amount of gel on your lips a few times in a day. This will keep your lips fully hydrated. The taste may be unpleasant, but it is worth it.

6) Coconut oil- the minerals in coconut oil replenish moisture in dry areas and soften cracks.
Mix 1 tsp of coconut oil with a tsp of salt into a bowl.
apply the mixture over the chapped lips, use your fingers to apply it with a small circular motion. Continue doing so for one minute, before rinsing with warm water.

7)Castor oil- it prevents lips from cracking, mix l tsp of castor oil with a tsp of glycerine and a few drops of lemon juice in a bowl. Apply this mixture before going to bed and wash with warm water in the morning. Repeat daily.

8) Cucumber- cut a slice of cucumber, gently rub on your lips, as it is high in ascorbic acid, which stimulates the production of collagen. Leave it on for few minutes, then rinse with warm water.

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