Dry, parched and flaky lips are extremely common in the winter. In fact, one of the first signs that winter has arrived is that your lips have become dry and flaky. And we all know how uncomfortable, painful and annoying that can be.
If you are someone who regularly goes through this every winter, then we are here to help. Apart from using an extremely nourishing lip balm (girls, this is an absolute must), there are certain natural home remedies that can help you deal with this issue quickly and effectively. Read on to find out what they are.
Coconut oil
Your lips tend to become dry quickly because they have a low barrier function, making them extremely prone to environmental damage. The intensely moisturising properties of coconut help to nourish and protect your lips, preventing dryness. Apply a little bit of coconut oil onto your lips each day before bed and we promise you, you will wake up to soft and supple lips.
Aloe vera
There is literally nothing that this miracle plant is unable to do. The calming and anti-inflammatory properties of aloe vera make it a great natural remedy for chapped lips. You could either use a packaged aloe gel (make sure that it is 100% pure and organic for best results) or even use the natural one directly from the leaf. Apply it to your lips once in the morning and night for best results.
Honey
Honey is chock-full of antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and is one of the best natural healing agents. Apply some honey onto your lips for a few minutes every day to quickly heal dry and parched lips. Since honey is a humectant, it will trap moisture into your lips and keep them from drying out.
Cucumber
The cooling and calming properties of cucumber make it an amazing choice to heal parched lips. Just like you use cucumber to calm the inflammation around your eyes, it is equally effective when it comes to treating dry lips. Simply extract the juice of a fresh cucumber and apply it to your lips. Leave it on for about 15 minutes and dab it off. Follow it up with your lip balm and lipstick as usual.
Rose petals
Another amazing natural way to heal dry and parched lips is to treat them with rose petals. The healing and calming properties of rose petals help to repair parched lips and make them extremely soft and supple. Simply dip a few rose petals in fresh milk and apply it to your lips. Leave it on for about 10 minutes and then take it off. There is no need to rinse.
Not in the mood to spend time on DIY solutions for chapped lips? Go for the ultimate fix with the Vaseline Aloe Fresh Petroleum Jelly to lock all the moisture in and keep flakiness at bay.
Written by Urvi Dalal on Feb 10, 2020
Writer, avid reader and hardcore beauty enthusiast is the best way to describe Urvi Dalal. With over 5 years of writing experience in the beauty industry, you can trust her to have the latest skin, hair and makeup tidbits on her fingertips. In her time working as a beauty writer, she has had the opportunity to interact and work closely with a string of dermatologists, makeup artists and hairstylists. All that knowledge exchange, coupled with her flair and love for writing make it possible for her to bring you some authentic yet fun beauty content. When Urvi isn’t working, you’d usually catch her curled up with a big, fat book, drinking a cup of tea or practising her makeup skills; there is no in-between!