It is always better to prevent than to cure. Chapped lips can be caused by a number of factors, and many of them, such as being for a long time in a dry and cold environment, eating very salty dishes, or kissing outside in a windy weather ;) , can be avoided or at least minimized.
Other causes of getting chapped lips may be due to the thyroid hormone imbalances or B vitamins deficiency, which can be cured by a long-term adherence to a healthy, natural diet.
Chapped lips can also be triggered by your hypersensitivity to a new lipstick, in which case throw it into the garbage and never buy any product of the same brand again. No matter what the cause is, if you have already developed chapped lips, use the following tips to cure them as quickly as possible:
1 Step. Goose or Duck Fat …
Our grandmothers used goose or duck fat to facilitate the healing of chapped lips. Those are truly wonderful remedies, so next time when you are making a roast duck with apples, do not discard the fat, but keep it in the fridge as a traditional medicine. If you do not have any, do not despair – coconut oil, or olive oil, or shea butter, will work great, as well. Apply frequently until your lips heal.
2 Step. No Alcohol …
Do not use any gel, balm, or lipstick that contain alcohol or petroleum products – they for sure will worsen the condition and will make your chapped lips feel even dryer and more painful. Use only natural remedies. A good rule is to put on your lips only edible ingredients (this rule also works well for any other body care products, because the skin rapidly absorbs all contents of lotions and creams, both good and bad ). In other words, if you cannot eat it – do not put it either on your lips or on your skin!
I have chapped lips I dont have vesline or chapstick I dont know what to use. I cant take one more day with chapped lips please help me.
Hunter,
Run out to the nearest store and buy some lip balm now! In the meantime, you can use honey, a slice of cucumber, aloe vera gel or mix together 1 tsp glycerine, 1 tsp lemon juice and 1 tsp of castor oil and leave it on overnight. Keep yourself hydrated and do NOT lick your lips often. The saliva evaporates quickly and leaves your lips drier than before. Me thinks it would be easier to buy some vaseline instead :)
I have dry lips that peel. What should i do about them b/c of course when it peels, i peel it and it makes it worse! I’m constantly applying Burts Bees or Kiss my Face chapstick but it’s not working. How do i prevent them from peeling?
Hey Thuy,
Read my earlier comment for some great tips! I hope those help :)
which is better carmex or vasiline???
Jessica,
My vote goes for Vaseline :)
i have chapped lips and i used everything and i have been usin chapped stick for that past 2 years wat should i do ???? i need help pleasee u can write me at myspace.com my email is cielobaby2504@gmail.com or at yahoo.com my email is heaven_desantiago@yahoo.com thank u! :]
Heaven,
There’s some great advice in the comments section. Read through them. I’m sure you’ll find something that can work for you. :)
Isn´t petroleum jelly the main ingredient in Vaseline, a “petroleum product”, which you recommend and not recommend within the space of about 10 lines?
Nao,
I’m not sure I get your question. But Vaseline always worked for me!
I was playing street hockey & got hit with the stick on my bottom lip …. didn’t bleed so I didn’t make a big deal & forgot about it ….. 3-4 weeks have gone by and the redness & dryness have not gone away – - I have tried vaseline & chapstick – - doesn’t work – - skin underneath my bottom lip is dry, itchy & scaly (whatever i put on ends up drying up & becoming flaky) ….. I don’t have insurance to see a professional …… please help!
24soCal,
I wish I could give you medical advice but I can’t. Have you tried ice though? That should soothe any injury. If it persists, please visit a doc one way or the other!