Chapped Lips
Also known as cracked lips, chapped lips occurs when your lips become excessively dry causing the outer layer to crack. In severe cases, this can be rather painful. Immediate remedy is a must for relief.
Home remedies for Chapped Lips
• Clean the surface of the lips and rub it with some olive oil.
• Rub aloe-vera gel on the lips.
• Generously apply honey on the lips.
• Apply a slice of cucumber over the lips.
• Indian remedy– melt some unsalted butter and rub it over the lips.
• Load up with lots of foods rich in vitamin A such as carrots, pumpkin, green leafy veggies, legumes, whole grains, and many more.
• Apply aloe vera on the lips all throughout the day.
• Drink a lot of water, at least ten glasses per day.
• Do not wet your lips with your tongue as it can cause more drying than moisturizing.
• Put some castor oil on your lips.