It can range from being a mild nuisance to an incredibly painful condition.
Whenchapped lips crack and peel, eating can be problematic, as perCleveland Clinic.
Even moving chapped lips to take a bite or a sip can make you wince.
Lips tend to chap rather quickly because there aren’t any oil glands in them (viaHealthline).
As a result, anything that can cause lips to dry out results in cracked skin.
However, it can be one of the worse things you could do.
“Excessive lip-licking will cause a vicious cycle of hydration-evaporation,” board-certified dermatologist Dr. Dylan Alston tellsByrdie.
“This common habit will invariably leave the lips worse off than before.”
In fact, licking your lips is one of the top causes of chapped lips.
Yet some things work much better to prevent and treat chapped lips.
It shouldn’t sting or burn.
Cucumber and green tea work well, too.
Additionally, check that you’re well-hydrated and always drink plenty of water.
Placing a cool mist humidifier in your bedroom can also bring more moisture to your skin.
Steer clear of smoking which not only chaps lips but has more severe health repercussions.
