What is a solution to chapped lips?

Answer 1

blistex (in the little tub) works almost immediately - anything like vaseline is really doing nothing except giving a wet look

Answer 2

Quit licking and biting. It's natural--and automatic--to try and moisturize and relieve dry lips by licking. But all too soon, air evaporates the moisture, making your lips even drier than before. If you tend to bite your lips--which can happen if they start to peel--you compound the problem. It tears away the protective top layer of skin from your already delicate lips. So concentrate on not licking or biting.

Drink up. Whether the furnace is cranked up at work on a wintry day, or you're hiking on a sun-baked trail over the Fourth of July weekend, you need to drink liquids.

Humidify. Dry air sucks moisture out of your lips. I recommend using a humidifier at home and at the office.

Protect with lipstick. Years and years ago, lipstick tended to dry the lips. No more. Today's lipsticks are an asset--in more ways than one: They moisturize and protect against the drying effects of the sun.. For maximum effect, reapply often. Lip balms are also effective.

Build a barrier. Seriously chapped lips need strong protection in the form of a barrier ointment or cream. Apply Vaseline petroleum jelly, Aquaphor or Bag Balm applied often.

Think ahead. Planning on skiing, sailing or spending time outdoors in harsh conditions in any way? Boost your lip protection to a balm with sun protection factor, or SPF, of 30. Look for extra-protective lip balms in sporting goods stores.

Say yes to yogurt. If the corners of your mouth have become red, chapped and cracked, your problem may be an overgrowth of yeast (a fungus organism), caused perhaps by antibiotics or stress. If you have a cold, or if saliva slips into the corners of your mouth when you're asleep, yeast can break down that sensitive skin. Head to the supermarket for liquid acidophilus yogurt, and swish it in your mouth several times a day. Conditions such as diabetes may even be the culprit, so if the condition is consistent or severe, see your physician. An antifungus preparation or oral medication may be needed.

Answer 3

Use blistex ointment. The white one. It works wonders! You may become dependent on it but its way better than having chapped lipped all the times. Also use a chap stick with spf so the sun doesn't dry out your lips. Good luck!

Answer 4

Simple solution: stop licking your lips!
It's one of the main reasons we have chapped lips. You can do it and not even realize that you do!! Try to stop yourself from licking your lips. Some vaseline at night works good to soothe the lips over night.

Answer 5

I had severly chapped lips on and off for months. I tried EVERYTHING to fix them, but as soon as they'd heal, they'd be oozing and peeling again within a few days.

So, I'm excited to say that I've finally found out what was causing it - my toothpaste! Many pastes, especially whitening ones, have harsh ingredients. I switched to a natural toothpaste - I think the brand is Tom's, got it at Target - and within 24 hours my lips were completely healed.

Answer 6

Vaseline works amazingly.
Do NOT use carmex. It just chaps your lips more.
Wear vaseline before you go to bed for soft smooth lips in the morning.

Answer 7

First apply vaseline then gently brush lips with a toothbrush. next apply blistex.. its the best for chapped/dry/cracked lips i've ever come across!

Answer 8

Use a toothbrush with minty tooth paste on the end. Lightly apply then add chap stick.

Answer 9

I used antibiotic ointment like neosporin. In two days that fixed it. They were dry from flying and eating salty foods. It was soooo painful.

Also, if you are a lip-licker, this will not be pleasant and may help you stop that which will help your lips.

Answer 10

Put a ton of vaseline on before bed and let it soak in overnight. If you wear lipstick during the day, put a thin layer of skin moisturizer on under the lipstick.