How can I avoid dry, chapped lips?
-
Dove answered:One of the worst things you can do if you have chapped lips is lick them. Your saliva, as it evaporates, actually dries out the skin even more. Keep your lips smooth and moist by applying a lip balm that contains petrolatum.
Over fifty years ago, Dove® discovered the importance of moisture in maintaining healthy hydrated beautiful skin. Dove® believes that outstanding moisturization and mild cleansing can genuinely improve the look and condition of skin.
One of the worst things you can do if you have chapped lips is lick them. Your saliva, as it evaporates, actually dries out the skin even more. Keep your lips smooth and moist by applying a lip balm that contains petrolatum. Over fifty years ago,... More -
Dr. Joshua Zeichner of The Mount Sinai Medical Center answered:Your lips have relatively fewer oil glands relative to your skin, so your lips can more easily become dried out. Especially during the colder months, it is important not to ignore your lips. Chap sticks, lip balms, and petroleum based ointments are all commonly used. Make sure to avoid products with fragrance, menthol, and salicylic acid, because they can all cause allergies or irritation to the lips which in turn can cause more dryness!
Your lips have relatively fewer oil glands relative to your skin, so your lips can more easily become dried out. Especially during the colder months, it is important not to ignore your lips. Chap sticks, lip balms, and petroleum based ointments are... More
