This article is to offer preventive medicine tips as well as sound nutrition, medical, mental, dental and stress-reduction advice.
The natural remedies that are described here are not miracles cures or risky alternative therapies. These are safe and practical actions that you can help yourself with your own health care.
The tips can help to prevent, cope and or treat chapped lips.
Use a lip balm
There are numerous products that are available over the counter. Pick one that you like so that you will use it frequently. Most lip balms are waxy or greasy and work by sealing in moisture with a protective barrier.
DON'T lick your lips
The repeated exposure to water actually robs moisture from the lips, causing them to become dry. People feel better if they lick their lips, but it just aggravates the problem.
When your lips are chapped, they are more sensitive and certain foods can irritate them.
Holding off on pepper, mustard, barbecue sauce, orange juice and alcoholic beverages to give your lips a break as they heal.
