This article was medically reviewed by Tymia Yvette. Tymia Yvette is a Makeup and Lash Artist and the founder of Tymia Yvette Beauty LLC, a makeup artistry and lash extension company focused on customized beauty services based in Baltimore, Maryland. Trained by MAC Cosmetics, Tymia's work has been featured in the Bravo A-List Awards 2008, the BET Honors Award Show in 2011, 2012, and 2013, the Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week 2011, 2012, and 2013, and the White House Correspondent's Dinner in 2014. She has also provided makeup and lash services for the Betsy Royal Casting Agency and the Baltimore Raven's cheerleading squad from 2010 to 2012. Her clients include Terrence Howard, Torrey Smith, Lester Holt, Adrienne Lofton, and Natasha Hastings. She has been awarded WeddingWire's Couple's Choice Award in 2017, 2018, and 2019.
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If you are tired of having dry, cracked, peeling, or chapped lips, there are some things you can do to help them. Caring for your lips requires you to keep them healthy both inside and out. To get the healthy lips of your dreams you should treat them gently and use protective products on them. You should also care for your overall health so that your lips stay in good condition.
Steps
Apply sunscreen to your lips daily.
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1Exposure to the sun can do a lot of damage to the surface of your lips. Look for a lip balm or chapstick that contains sunscreen and apply it daily before exposing your lips to the sun.
- Pick a lip balm or chapstick that has an SPF rating of 30 or higher.
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2Discontinue using products that irritate your lips. If your lips are tender or swollen, it could be caused by products you are putting on them. Keep track of your symptoms and stop using any products that may be irritating your lips.
- For example, many lip plumping products can be used safely but there is a chance that they will irritate your lips. If the product you are using is irritating or hard on the surface of your lips, stop using it.
References
- ↑ http://u.osu.edu/buckmdblog/2013/01/28/what-can-i-do-to-prevent-chapped-lips/
- ↑ https://u.osu.edu/buckmdblog/2013/01/28/what-can-i-do-to-prevent-chapped-lips/
- ↑ http://u.osu.edu/buckmdblog/2013/01/28/what-can-i-do-to-prevent-chapped-lips/
- ↑ Tymia Yvette. Makeup & Lash Artist. Expert Interview. 23 April 2020.
- ↑ Tymia Yvette. Makeup & Lash Artist. Expert Interview. 23 April 2020.
- ↑ Tymia Yvette. Makeup & Lash Artist. Expert Interview. 23 April 2020.
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20356431
- ↑ https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/the-aging-mouth-and-how-to-keep-it-younger
- ↑ https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/fact_sheets/cessation/quitting/index.htm
About This Article
If you want to have healthy lips, apply moisturizing products, like petroleum jelly or lip balm, to protect them from the effects of cold or dry weather. You should also protect your lips from the sun by applying a chapstick with an SPF rating of 30 or higher every day. When your lips are flaky and peeling, consider using a gentle exfoliating lip scrub, which can replenish your lips and keep them soft. In addition to using products, you can keep your lips healthy and moist by avoiding the urge to lick them, since saliva actually dries them out. Also, try not to touch your lips excessively or pick and bite them, because lips are sensitive and can be damaged easily. For more tips from our Medical co-author, like how to take care of your general health to keep your lips healthy, read on!