Alternative treatment for chapped lips

Natural Cures for Chapped Lips

Here are some of the most effective cures for chapped lips:

• Drinking lots of water is one of the best possible natural treatments for chapped lips. Dehydration often results in dryness and drinking water will keep your lips hydrated and fresh.
  
• Cucumber can also be used to rub on chapped lips.
  
  
  
  
• Application of aloe vera gel is also fruitful for treating chapped lips.
  
• You can even try a saline bath.
  
• Margosa leaves extract can also be used for topical application on chapped lips.
  
  
  
  
• Deficiency of Vitamin B, iron and fatty acid can also cause chapped or cracked lips. A healthy diet rich in B vitamins, iron and fatty acids can help to treat chapped lips.
  
• Vitamin A is also good for repairing skin. Eat more of carrots, green leafy vegetables, whole grains and legumes.
  
• Some may even be allergic to lipsticks. It is better to avoid the use of lipstick dyes or other lipsticks that can cause dryness.
  
• You can even hydrate your lips using a lip balm with SPF factor.
  
• Licking lips results in loss of moisture from your lips. So, avoid licking your lips.
  
• These days many creamy lipsticks are available in all cosmetic shops. These creamy lipsticks work as lip balm and help to seal in moisture.