CHAPPED LIPS

This morning i had a telephone call with my friend, we talked something funny that makes me burst out laughing when i feel that my lips cracked and OUCH!... Could you imagine a dry soil, full of cracked (a deep cracked), that's exactly how my lips back then.

Well i had this bad habits that even make this condition worse, i feel like i couldn't resist the urge to lick my lips.

When you lick your lips, you apply moisture which then evaporates and leaves your lips feeling even dryer than before. Licking chapped lips can in some cases cause dermatitis around the mouth, so beware. If you are tempted to lick your lips, just image that you've had cow dung applied to them - the cow dung won't cure your lips, but it will sure stop you from licking them!!

Tomorrow there will be no more cracked lips, yes tomorrow!. But before, let's find out more facts about chapped lips

Symptoms

• Loss of moisture from the lips
• Slight pain
• Feeling of dryness
• Reddishness
• Tenderness of lips
• Bleeding

Causes

• Over exposure to the sun
• Dehydration
• Frequent use of soaps
• Lack of vitamin A, B and C in the body
• Allergy to cosmetic products
• Smoking
• Riboflavin deficiency
• History of skin disorder

Preventative measures can be as simple as:

• Applying a small coat of Vaseline or lip balm when using a dry lipstick.
• Using a bit of lip balm to moisturize as you sleep.
• Using a lip balm before going out into harsh weather, especially one with a good SPF factor to protect them from the sun’s rays.
• Drinking plenty of water to keep your lips hydrated and supple.
• Avoiding the use of lipsticks that can dry out your lips if they have become chapped.
• Resisting the urge to lick your lips (saliva does not moisturize).
• Resisting the urge to nibble at your lips.
• Using a toothbrush with soft bristles to remove flaky skin from your lips.

Home remedy for chapped dry lips

• Cut cucumber into fine slices and rub them on your lips.
• Neem leaf extract is very effective to cure dry cracked lips.
• Take a saline bath, as it is a very powerful remedy to combat the problem of dry chapped lips.
• Apply Aloe Vera gel on your lips.
• Eat Vitamin A rich diet, as it is very essential for the perpetual repair and nourishment of skin.

If your lips are sore and cracked, even a smile can be very painful. Don't let any bad-lips-day happen again, ever.. Hopefully this brief info will help you keep your lips smooth and delectable. Extend love and kindness to the people you cherish with your beautiful smile