Dry lips

Written By The HealthMeth Team - Updated On Saturday, March 13, 2021 6:00 PM

Dry lips

Dry lips are considered one of the aesthetic problems that males are exposed to, as it causes pain, bleeding, and the inability to smile as well. It is indicated that cracking is the result of many reasons, namely: licking the lips constantly, which leads to the evaporation of moisture in them, and dryness The body resulting from a lack of drinking water, and constant exposure to sunlight, in addition to contact with some chemicals found either in toothpaste or cosmetics, and in this article we will introduce you to a set of natural mixtures to get rid of this problem.


Natural mixtures to treat dry lips

Sugar

the ingredients:

  • A quarter of a teaspoon of sugar.
  • Half a teaspoon of honey.


How to prepare:

  • Mix the previous ingredients together, and then apply the mixture on the lips.
  • Gently massage the lips with fingertips, in a circular motion for at least a minute.
  • Leave the mixture for a minute on the lips before washing it off with lukewarm water.


Glycerin

the ingredients:

  • Equal quantities of the following ingredients:
    • Glycerin.
    • Honey.

How to prepare:

  • Mix the ingredients together, and keep the resulting mixture in a clean, sterile container.
  • Use this mixture as a lip balm three times during the day.

Coconut Oil

Put coconut oil on the lips twice during the day, and notice the result, which will be immediate, and it is indicated that this oil contains a high percentage of fatty acids that nourish the lips and make them more hydrated.


Castor oil

  • Put a soft layer of this oil on the lips before bed.
  • Wipe off the oil early in the morning with a cotton swab moistened with lukewarm water.
Note: This oil is preferred to treat deep chapped lips, due to its thick and sticky texture.


Cooking cream

  • Put the cream on the lips, and leave it for at least a quarter of an hour.
  • Rinse the lips with lukewarm water, and repeat this recipe as needed.


Option

  • Apply slices of cucumber or cucumber juice to the lips for a quarter of an hour.
  • Repeat this mixture twice during the day to get the desired result.

petroleum jelly

It is possible to use Vaseline as a lip balm alone or by adding some natural substances to it, such as ground hibiscus, beets, honey, and others.