Why Does My Lips Dry?
Chapped Lips Are Typically Caused by Environmental Exposures That Lead to Irritation, Including Saliva and Licking Your Lips, Spicy Foods, and Cold, Dry...
Chapped lips are typically caused by environmental exposures that lead to irritation, including saliva and licking your lips, spicy foods, and cold, dry weather, says Dr. Zeichner. The common cold and sun damage can also cause chapped lips, he adds, as well as medication like cholesterol-lowering agents.
How can I stop my lips from being dry?
- Use non-irritating lip balm, lipstick, and other products that you apply to your lips. ...
- Apply a non-irritating lip balm (or lip moisturizer) several times a day and before bed. ...
- Slather on a non-irritating lip balm with SPF 30 or higher before going outdoors. ...
- Drink plenty of water.
What are you lacking if you have dry lips?
Chapped lips are a common symptom of deficiencies, especially in folate (vitamin B9), riboflavin (vitamin B2), and vitamins B6 and B12 ( 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 ).
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