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• Method 1 of 3: Naturally moisturize your lips
• Method 2 of 3: Use protective equipment
• Method 3 of 3: Get rid of harmful habits
• Tips
• Warnings

Dry, cracked lips can be unattractive as well as painful. Fortunately, there is an easy way to keep your lips healthy and looking full by knowing which products to use and breaking some bad habits. Drinking more water, using moisturizing lipstick and lip balm, and exfoliating your lips every now and then can help keep your lips beautifully full. In the meantime, keep your lips exposed to dry weather as little as possible and don't lick your lips so they don't dry as quickly.

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Method 1 of 3: Naturally moisturize your lips

1. Drink more water. One of the best ways to prevent dry, damaged lips is to keep your body hydrated from within. Try to drink at least 2 liters of water (about 8 glasses) a day. Water also makes your lips look fuller.
   • Take a water bottle or thermos with you so that you have something to drink all day long.
   • Drinking enough water isn't just good for your lips - it makes your body healthier in almost every way imaginable.
   • Decaffeinated coffee, decaffeinated tea, juice, and other drinks can also help you get enough fluids on a daily basis. Avoid caffeinated drinks and those that are high in sodium, as they dry out your lips.
2. Turn on a humidifier. A humidifier makes the immediate environment more humid, which can be very helpful if the air indoors is just as dry as it is outdoors. Just turn the device on and let it do its job for several hours a day. Chances are, your lips will feel better in no time.
   • A humidifier costs about $ 40 to $ 100, but the benefits of the device are well worth the price.
3. Spread some all-natural almond oil, coconut oil, or shea butter on your lips. Grab a small amount of oil with your fingertip and spread the oil on your lips. Fatty oils are great for naturally nourishing your lips.They moisturize and soften your lips and give them a healthy glow. For best results, apply a little oil to your lips 2-3 times a day.
   • Almond oil is hypoallergenic, meaning that the oil can be used safely from head to toe on all skin types.
   • The high amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin E in organic oils fight against skin aging, so your lips can look even younger when you use oil for a long time. To take advantage of these higher amounts, you could even start using pure vitamin E oil.
4. Use cucumber to supplement the moisture deficiency. Thinly slice a ripe cucumber and place a slice on both lips while lying down or dab your lips with the slices. It will only take a few minutes for your lips to absorb the hydrating, nutrient-filled juices, but your lips will benefit from them all day long.
   • A cucumber treatment can be a quick and good addition to the skin care routine that you follow in the evening.
   • Putting cucumber on your lips can also help soothe the discomfort of chapped and sunburnt lips.

Method 2 of 3: Use protective equipment

1. Look for lip balms that keep your lips from drying out. Look for products that have nourishing ingredients like shea butter, vitamin E, coconut oil and jojoba oil. These ingredients strengthen the natural barrier on the skin of your lips to protect your lips from drying agents and prevent your lips from losing moisture.
   • A high-quality moisturizing lip balm also makes your lips softer, smoother and less sensitive to wind and cold.
   • Avoid lip balms with camphor and menthol, as these will only make the skin on your lips drier and can sting your lips if they are irritated.
2. Get an exfoliating lip scrub. Exfoliating removes dead skin flakes so that only the healthiest skin tissue remains. Get into the habit of exfoliating your lips every few days or as needed. This will be especially important during the last months of the year when the cold weather is badly damaging your healthy lips.
   • You can buy exfoliating scrubs at most cosmetics and skin care stores.
   • If you'd rather make your own, try making your own scrub with ingredients like sea salt, brown sugar, honey, and olive or coconut oil.
3. Apply a sunscreen product to your lips. You may not realize it, but your lips can get sunburnt just as quickly as the rest of your body. Fortunately, there are a lot of different lipsticks and lip balms with a sun protection factor on the market today. Make sure to apply the product of your choice generously before going to the beach or taking an afternoon walk.
   • Following the directions on the package, reapply your lips with the product every few hours. You should be able to find complete instructions on how to use the product on the packaging.
   • Sun protection lip care products can have a good sun protection factor of up to 15.
4. Apply a moisturizer after using a matte lipstick. To last as long as possible on the lips, a matte lipstick dries out the surface it adheres to. To prevent your lips from becoming very dry, it is best to use a moisturizing lipstick when needed, or alternate between the two types to replenish the moisture deficiency in between.
   • Shea butter, vitamin E, coconut oil, and jojoba oil are the best ingredients for caring for lips that have been dried out by matte lipstick.
   • If you just can't leave your home without matte lipstick, spread a thin layer of nourishing balm on your lips before applying lipstick to create a protective layer.

Method 3 of 3: Get rid of harmful habits

1. Stop licking your lips. Wetting your lips with the tip of your tongue may seem to help in the short term, but it does more harm than good. The digestive enzymes in your saliva will eventually eat through the protective layer on the sensitive skin on your lips.
   • Always bring a moisturizing lipstick or lip balm. You will be less tempted to lick your lips if you have just applied a new coat.
   • Stick to flavored lip balms, because flavored lip balms can make you lick your lips.
2. Beware of spicy and sour foods. A plate of seasoned chicken wings and a glass of orange juice are sour enough to dry out your lips almost instantly. Eating and drinking enough can cause your lips to crack and become painful. Fatty foods are the biggest culprits, as they leave residues that can be tricky to wipe off.
   • Use a straw or fork whenever possible and eat carefully to minimize the contact between your food and the area around your mouth.
   • A lip balm with natural ingredients such as shea butter and aloe vera can help soothe irritated lips.
3. Breathe through your nose. Start by breathing in and out through your nose instead of your mouth, if you don't already. Because so much air flows past your lips, they can dry out quickly. If you keep your mouth closed, your lipstick will also last longer than if you constantly open and close your mouth.
   • If you have no choice but to puff and pant while exercising, open your mouth a little more so you don't blow air over your pursed lips.
   • Breathing through your mouth is a good habit to break, as this habit has many other negative consequences, such as dry mouth, grinding your teeth and saliva on your pillowcase. Bah!
   • If you can't stop breathing through your mouth, make an appointment with an ear, nose and throat specialist (ENT). You may have an abnormality in your nasal septum.
4. Cover your mouth in cold weather. Winter weather is known to be very bad for your lips. If you have no choice but to go outside, put on a scarf or a jacket with a high collar that you can pull over the bottom half of your face. Your lips stay protected and you stay warm and comfortable.
   • It is especially important to pack well when you are running into a cold wind or when you have to be outside for a long time.

Tips

• Feel free to apply lip balm as often as you think you need to. To keep your lips moist, it is important to prevent dryness.
• Keep lip moisturisers in different places, such as your bedside table, purse, locker and the glove compartment in your car. You always have a means at hand.
• If your lips are badly chapped, you may need to start using medicinal products containing ceramides. These waxy molecules can help rebuild the natural barrier on the lips.

Warnings

• Chronic dry lips can be caused by an allergic reaction to chemicals in toothpaste, chewing gum (cinnamon gum can burn your mouth), fragrance and other cosmetics and care products. If none of the methods you've tried work for you, it might be a good idea to see a dermatologist.