6 Natural Remedies For Chapped Lips

Chapped lips are a common annoyance that fortunately has an easy solution.

Lip cracks they can make eating, drinking, or smiling painful acts. This condition, in some cases, is called angular cheilitis. and it is more common than we would like.

Fortunately, the cracks  usually disappear on their own after a few days. However, if you can’t wait that long or the discomfort intensifies, you can try  the following natural remedies to speed up your healing.

Causes of chapped lips

If you have noticed some cracks around the lips you should not worry. Many present them occasionally and they have a solution   In general, chapped lips are the result of the presence of some types of fungi, bacteria or viruses.

On the other hand, other common causes are :

• Diabetes.
• A poor diet.
• Excess dryness.
• Zinc or iron deficiency.
• Overexposure to heat or sun.
• Immune system disorders.
• Use of antibiotics in the mouth area.
• Allergy to products such as lipsticks or toothpaste.

Normally, lip cracks, which occur as a result of any of the above issues, usually disappear after about six weeks. Here are the best natural remedies to eliminate them.

1. Olive oil

Olive oil provides great hydration and has disinfectant effects. It is recommended to use virgin or extra virgin oil to make sure you do not put the skin in the area in contact with other types of chemicals.

Ingredients

• 10 drops of olive oil. 
• Cotton.

Process

Soak the cotton ball in the olive oil and apply it to the area around the lips overnight.  Let it rest and the next morning wash the area with fresh water.  In a week you will see the first results.

2. Honey

Another natural remedy to remove cracks around the lips is honey. It works perfectly to heal cracks caused by bacterial infections. Honey also helps soften the skin.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon of honey.
• 1 swab.

Preparation

Take the honey with the swab and apply it on the cracks.  Let stand and rinse with fresh water.  Repeat the process twice a day and you will notice the changes from the first week.

3. Coconut oil

Coconut oil is a fantastic remedy for removing chapped lips caused by dryness.

After applying this remedy for three days, you will notice a great improvement. Even so, we recommend applying it for at least a week. After removing cracks, occasionally apply coconut oil. Ideally, apply it once a month.

Ingredients

• 1 swab.
• 1 teaspoon of coconut oil.

Process

Dip the cotton swab in the oil and apply it.  Let dry and do not wash.  Apply it twice a day or three if the problem is very serious.

4. Aloe vera gel

Aloe vera gel is another good option to remove chapped lips without pain or effort. We recommend choosing a gel that is organic or that you obtain the gel from the stem directly.

This gel has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Choose this remedy when the origin of the chapped lips is infectious.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon of cold aloe vera.
• 1 swab.

Preparation

Take the aloe vera with the cotton swab and apply it on the cracks.  Let it sit for a while. You will not need to wash the area. You can apply this remedy  Two or three times a day.

5. Papaya pulp

Papaya is rich in enzymes that hydrate and unify the skin tone. If chapped lips have discolored the affected area, try this remedy. In just one month you will reduce discoloration and hydrate the area around the lips.

Ingredients

• 1 3-centimeter piece of papaya.
• ½ teaspoon of honey.

Preparation

Combine the two ingredients until you get a paste.  Apply it on the cracks and cover them with a towel.  Let it sit for 20 minutes and rinse with fresh water.

6. Coconut rose lip balm

This is a remedy that is very   easy to transport and helps to eliminate lip chaps in a short time.

Ingredients

• ⅛ cup of coconut oil.
• ¼ cup of beeswax.
• ⅛ cup of shea butter.
• 6 tubes of lip balm.
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
• ¼ cup rose petals (fresh).
• 1 teaspoon sweet almond oil
  

Preparation

Place all the ingredients except the petals in a small container suitable for a double boiler.  Heat them until everything is very liquid.  Add the rose petals and stir well. 

Pour the mixture into the lip balm containers.  Store the mixture in the refrigerator to solidify.  Use this remedy whenever you need it.

As you can see, lip cracks have a solution. Apply these natural remedies every time you need them and get your beautiful smile back.