Some people suffer from constantly chapped, dry lips, even in the warm weather. This is normally due to the fact that some people tend to lick their lips a lot, drying them out and leading to chapping.

A good way to break the lip licking habit is to begin using lip balm and applying it 10 to 20 times a day instead. Once you have stopped the habit of lip licking you can cut the balm to about 3 times a day.

Another reason for chapped lips is that you could actually be allergic to some ingredient in your lipstick, lip balm or toothpaste. In particular, red lipstick contains dyes that are known to cause allergic reactions (try going for a sheer color). If possible stay away from cinnamon scented or flavored lip balms as they are also known to have high chances of causing allergic reactions to lips.

If you eat lots of fruit you could have an allergy to that particular fruit or it could be a result of the acid in the fruit. If this could be the reason try cutting the fruit into small pieces so that it doesn't touch your lips.

Keeping your Lips Smooth

Use a balm that contains natural oils or petroleum and sunscreen in it. Carry the balm with you at all times and reapply frequently, keep it by your bed at night an if you wake up during the night apply a layer.

Avoid aggravating chapped lips by picking, licking or biting them.

Lips are one of the most common sites for non-melanoma skin cancers, apply your lipstick over the sunscreen or purchase lip balms and lips stick with sunscreen already in it.

Sores At the Corner of Your Mouth

If you develop sores in the corners of your mouth it is usually due to one of the same reasons as above with a slight difference. Seeing as the corners of your mouth retain moisture they can easily become infested with bacteria (usually staph) or yeast. If your lips don't improve by using the methods listed above; it is a good idea to remove fluoride and flavorings (except mint) from your toothpaste. If your lips do not improve then see a dermatologist who can perform a culture to see if bacteria are a problem or if you are in need of allergy testing.

You can try Lysine or Zinc supplements to help with the sores in the corners of your mouth too.

Lips Chapped is a post from: Treatments For Your Skin

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