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I have dry and chapped lips, I used chap sticks with spf but it didn't help. What do I do! Even the outer lips are having dry skin and if I try to remove the flakes it starts to bleed. Please help.
(27 Jun 2008)

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Dry Lips Natural Treatment

It is essential that you keep your lips moisturized at all times because our lips do not contain the same oils that occur naturally in the rest of the body, protecting it from varying temperature and weather conditions. One of the most common mistakes people make when they have chapped lips is to continuously keep licking them to keep them moist. This causes more damage to your lips because it only makes them drier. You should instead constantly use a lip balm or a lip moisturizer to keep your lips hydrated and soft. In your case, you should apply aloe gel because this is effective for extremely dry lips as well.

You should also drink a lot of water and keep your body hydrated. As we grow older, the body's ability to retain moisture in its cells diminishes and you should help your body along by drinking water every few hours. It is also essential that you identify if you are deficient in any vitamins, especially vitamin B. If you are, this could be the cause of your dry lips and you should take the appropriate supplements to combat the problem. You should also try and identify if you are allergic to your toothpaste or mouthwash because these could also be causing your lips to be dry. If your condition worsens, ensure that you consult a doctor at the earliest.

answered by G R on 27 Jun 2008, 8:33:15

 

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