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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Determine Why You Are Licking Your Lips
• Method 2 of 3: Break the habit
• Method 3 of 3: Repair the damage

If you lick or bite your lips, it could be a sign of stress or health problems. Dentists, doctors, and beauticians all agree that this is a bad habit to get rid of. Licking your lips can dry and hurt. It can take a while to break the habit, but the benefits will improve your health.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Determine Why You Are Licking Your Lips

1. 1 Calculate when you lick your lips. If you've come to the conclusion that lip licking is your problem, pay attention when you do it. This will give you a conscious reminder that you have this bad habit. Plus, you'll begin to understand if it's stress-related or health-related.
   • Do you lick your lips at certain times of the day, such as when you wake up in the morning? This could be a sign of dehydration.
   • ... Do you lick your lips while you work? This could be a sign of stress or concentration.
   • Do you lick your lips after eating? This could be a sign of dehydration or a habit of removing food from your lips.
2. 2 Identify what is stressing you. Stress can wreak havoc on your skin. Identify what triggers stress in your life and ask yourself if that is the reason why you lick your lips. Try stress-relieving techniques to relieve or reduce stress. You can also try:
   • meditation,
   • yoga,
   • playing sports,
   • anxiolytics / tranquilizers (psychotropic drugs that reduce or suppress anxiety, fear, anxiety, emotional stress),
   • increased sleep time,
   • new hobby.
3. 3 Write down your habits. Take notes each time you lick your lips to understand in what situations you are doing it. Then you can review your notes and think about why you lick your lips. This will help you break this habit, as the thought of recording an action can discourage you to do it.

Method 2 of 3: Break the habit

1. 1 Try using a bad-tasting balm on your lips. To stop licking your lips, try applying an unpleasant tasting product to your lips. It can be balm, petroleum jelly, or even hot sauce. If you have a negative taste reaction after licking your own lips, you will no longer be tempted to do so. Don't put anything toxic on your lips!
2. 2 Distract yourself. If you find yourself licking your lips while doing a specific task, try distracting yourself with some extra activity. For example, you can suck on caramel or chew gum. These activities are great distractions because they mimic your subconscious habit.
3. 3 Wear lipstick. Using cosmetics can help you get rid of the habit of licking your lips: firstly, lipstick does not taste very good, and secondly, you hardly want to ruin your makeup. If you're licking your lips in public, wanting to keep your makeup perfect can be a good incentive to stop.
4. 4 Use positive motivation. Reward yourself if you find yourself breaking the habit. For example, set a goal for yourself: "I won't lick my lips until lunchtime." Having achievable goals will help you break the habit.

Method 3 of 3: Repair the damage

1. 1 Stay hydrated. Licking your lips can cause dry skin.You may be subconsciously licking your lips in search of salt. This could indicate that your diet is lacking water. Maintain your fluid levels daily by drinking the right amount of water for your lifestyle.
2. 2 Use almond oil. Almond oil is a healthy and delicious product that helps moisturize and repair dry lips.
3. 3 Don't take hot showers. It can cause dry skin. Avoid taking long hot showers to repair damaged skin. Better to spend less time in the shower and / or use cooler water.
4. 4 Dress appropriately for the weather. The element can dry out the skin. If you are outside during the cold season, the wind can be particularly unrelenting. Wrap the scarf around your neck and mouth to keep your lips from drying out even more.
5. 5 Moisturize your space. A humidifier will help keep the air moist. It helps to moisturize the skin naturally. Often during the cold winter months, the air becomes dry and damaging to the skin.
6. 6 Wear sunscreen. Always protect your lips. Use a lip balm with a sun protection factor of at least 15 SPF. This will help repair dry lips and prevent additional sun damage.