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Cold weather is generally rough on skin, but the harsh temps are even worse on sensitive areas like the lips. That’s why a lot of us find ourselves dealing with super dry and flaky, cracked lips around this time, which is no fun at all! But what’s a girl to do? Well, there are actually a few little tweaks you can make that will help you heal and prevent dry, cracked lips in no time.
1.Keep hydrated. Get in the habit of drinking those eight glasses of water a day because dehydration may be the cause of your dry lip problems.
2.Don’t forget to apply lip balm (and often!). Listen up. Do not walk out of your house without putting on some type of lip balm or lip ointment. After all, these moisturizing balms form a barrier that protects you from the cool winds. But applying once just won’t do. Make sure you are applying throughout the day to lock in moisture.
3.Try using nourishing oils. In addition to store bought lip balms, you can also use coconut oil to help heal your dry lips by using several times per day.
4.Go for a natural remedy. A trick that you could try on a weekend afternoon is to use honey to help heal lips. Just apply throughout the day as if it were a regular lip balm.
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