Would you want to kiss someone with cracked, dry, chapped lips? If you’re answer is not, then don’t worry, we wouldn’t either. Ugh, it’ll be like kissing sandpaper. But if you’re answer is yes, then you must be in loveee.. lol
If you don’t like or would prefer not to kiss someone with chapped lips, then obviously, they feel the same way too.
It’s not only for kissing la, but also makes your life uncomfortable. You will not be able to enjoy your delicious meal because the sambal from your nasi lemak keeps getting on your chapped and cracked lies causing it to hurt like hell.
Get back your kissable lips and ability to enjoy a good nasi lemak with these solutions:
1. Lip balm
Isn’t this an obvious solution? Yes, it is. However, not every lip balm is going to work, you need one that’s non-irritating!
When using lip balm, if you feel a discomfort, such as burning, stinging, or tingling, that doesn’t mean the lip balm is working, it means that it is irritating your skin. Stop using them.
Here are some ingredients that can irritate your lips, avoid them:
+ Camphor
+ Eucalyptus
+ Flavoring: Cinnamon, citrus, mint, and peppermint flavors can be especially irritating to dry, chapped lips
+ Fragrance
+ Lanolin
+ Menthol
+ Octinoxate or oxybenzone
+ Phenol (or phenyl)
+ Propyl gallate
+ Salicylic acid
Here are the ingredients that can heal your dry lips, use them:
+ Castor seed oil
+ Ceramides
+ Dimethicone
+ Hemp seed oil
+ Mineral oil
+ Petrolatum
+ Shea butter
+ Sun-protective ingredients, such as titanium oxide or zinc oxide
+ White petroleum jelly
2. Exfoliation
Dry lips can cause the skin to lift and flake. You need to gently exfoliate your lips to remove any dead skin cells. Here’s how to make your own lip scrub:
You will need:
+1 tbsp. of an exfoliating ingredient, such as sugar or baking soda
+1 tbsp. of an emollient, such as honey
+ a small bowl or container for mixing your ingredients
+ a cotton swab to apply the scrub
+ a damp washcloth to remove it
Instructions:
1. Mix the exfoliating ingredient (salt or sugar) and emollient (oil or honey) in a bowl or container.
2. Dip a cotton swab into the scrub.
3. Apply the scrub to your lips in a circular motion using gentle pressure.
4. Wipe off using a damp washcloth.
5. Moisturize using lip balm or any home remedies
3. Aloe vera
With its anti-inflammatory properties and soothing effect will definitely work its magic on your lips.
You can either buy some organic aloe vera gel or you can use fresh aloe from the leave itself. Simple cut the leaf off the plant and slice it open to scoop out the gel. Store it in a small container and apply when needed.
4. Honey
Honey has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties that has been used for years as a home remedy for various skin and health issues.
Not only will it moisturize your lips, but it will also protect your cracked lips from getting infected.
Make sure you use organic honey and apply throughout the day for the best effects.
5. Petroleum jelly
Petroleum jelly is another remedy that can moisturize and sooth your chapped lips. It seals in the water and moisture, keeping your lips moisturized for a longer period. So, apply throughout the day and before going to sleep!
Even when you don’t face the dry lips problem, apply it at least twice a day to prevent dry lips. After all, prevention is better then cure.
