7 home remedies for dry lips( Lip care Routine)

Lips are one of the most beautiful parts of the face, the enhance the features of the face. Lips have thousands of nerve endings making them sensitive to touch and temperature. They are very much prone to get dry and chapped, so it’s important to take care of them by keeping them hydrated and soft.

Here are some home remedies for dry lips to pamper your lips better.

• Coconut Oil:-

Applying coconut oil on chapped lips not only moisturises the skin but also anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.

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• Aloe vera:- 

Aloe vera is the best known home remedy for sunburns. Cut the leaf and apply the gel on the lips. Aloe vera also has mild exfoliating properties in its enzymes thus use it in limits.

• Honey:-

Honey helps to moisturise cracked lips and protects against infection. Its exfoliating properties helps to remove dry and dead skin of the lips.

• Avocado butter:-

Avocado butter works as an emollient and thickener in lip balm. It mixes well in the lip balm and contains several antioxidants which benefit the skin.

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• Cold cream or gel:-

Keeping the lips moisturised helps them stay softer and smoother.

• Sugar scrub:-

Apply sugar scrub so as to keep your lips so as to remove dead skin cells.

Common lip problems,:-

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• Darker lips:- The natural colour of lips is pink the change in lip colour to blue or black may be due to habits like drinking, smoking or due to dehydration.
• Chapped lips:- This is due to dry lips caused by licking, biting, UV exposure and changes in weather,etc.
• Split lips:- Open cuts or sore lips are known as split lips. Severely dry lips which are not taken care of cause split lips.
• Cold sore lips:- Having a blister on lips filled with fluid are known as cold sore.
• Thin lips:- Thin lips occur due to the loss of collagen, elastin and smoking as the age increases.

Tips for healthy lips:-

• Don't touch, bite or lick your lips.
• Stay hydrated. Drink lots of water.
• Use a humidifier.
• Clean your lips daily.
• Avoid irritant lip products.
• Breathe through your nose.
• Use lip balm and sunscreen.
• Cover your mouth when in dust and dirt.
• Gently exfoliate using lip exfoliator.
• Remove lipstick before going to bed.
• Create a healthy lifestyle.
• Consult a doctor if you face suspect any serious problem. Explore Gytree’s “dermatology packages” to get the right guidance for your skin and hair problems.
• Massage your lips to increase blood circulation and nourishment.

Lip care routine:-

1. Wash your lips with clean water.
2. Exfoliate your lips using a good exfoliator. For example, honey and coconut oil are good exfoliators.
3. Moisturise your lips using a lip balm.
4. Apply sunscreen.
5. Apply a harmless lipstick.
6. Remove makeup before going to bed.