What causes chapped lips? Know tips to prevent dry lips during summers
Summer’s here! It’s the season for everything sunny, all the holidays, and of course the outdoors. Yet many people consider summer to be the time of year when chapped lips, pay a visit. This might be difficult, particularly when you wish to enjoy this season with the photogenic, healthy and beautiful smile all around. Let us know reasons that causes chapped lips in summer, and how to prevent it-
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Causes of Chapped Lips
Dehydration: Dehydration ranks as one of major factors leading to chapped lips. One of the first areas of your body that shows symptoms of dehydration is your lips, as there is usually a lack of fluids on your body at that point.
Mouth breathing: Breathing through your mouth is one factor in dry mouth (particular during sleep), and the reason is soon evaporation of moisture.
Sun exposure: The skin of your lips is made of such small strands, excess exposure to sunlight’s harmful UV rays may cause dryness and chapping.
Wind: The wind may cause your lips to become dry due to the harsh blowing which leaves your lips chapped and uncomfortable.
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Prevent Chapped lips –
Moisturise regularly: Keep your lips moisturised by applying lip balm often and especially after eating or drinking, when your lips need this. Also apply Vaseline or petroleum jelly during the day.
Use sun protection: Apply Lip Balm with SPF prior to exposing yourself to the sun’s ultraviolet rays to shield your lips from the sun’s potential harm.
Protect from the elements: Ensure to keep a scarf or face mask with you in windy condition so that your lips stay wet by preventing them from drying out.
Avoid licking your lips: Although it can temporarily deliver the comfort you seek, licking your lips most likely will increase dryness because natural oils and moisture would have been removed.
Choose lip products wisely: Prefer breathable, moisturising coating lip balms that do not contain painfully harmless components such as fragrances and colors.
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