Scaly and chapping lips are quite common. If this bothers you, here are a couple of home remedies you could use to rid such lips. Chapped lips can get extremely painful and at times even bleed.
What you need:
• Vaseline
• Soft baby toothbrush
This is a simple do-it-yourself trick to exfoliate you lips leaving them nice and soft.
Step 1: Apply Vaseline generously on your lips
Step 2: Use the soft toothbrush to massage in the petroleum jelly in a circular motion. Be gentle on yourself. The toothbrush exfoliates lips while the petroleum jelly leaves lips extra soft.
Step 3: Wipe off the excess petroleum jelly. The Vaseline will heal and hydrate. Make sure you leave some one for added protection and shine.
Repeat a couple times a day until your lips are no longer scaly.
Tips:
• The worst thing is to use saliva on your lips. Saliva evaporates very fast leaving lips even drier than before.
• If you do not have a soft toothbrush handy, you can create your own lip scrub. Mix some sugar or coffee grounds into your Vaseline and gently use your finger to rub in circular motions.
• For extra hydration, apply Vaseline to your lips before bed. Lips can get painfully dehydrated while you’re sleeping, taking this step each night will greatly help.
• Always remember to keep your lips hydrated
By Zahra <rhoda@theinsyder.com>
