Causes of Dry Lips
Habitual biting, licking, or picking at the lips.
Dehydration.
Allergic reactions affect the skin.
Certain medications such as vitamin A supplements and chemotherapy drugs.
Excessive use of cosmetic products.
Home Remedies for Dry Lips
Apply fresh milk cream to your lips, leave it on for 10 minutes, and gently wipe off with a cotton ball soaked in lukewarm water.
Use Aloe Vera gel to soothe and hydrate the lips.
Rub a slice of cucumber (kakadi) gently on your lips for cooling and moisturizing effects.
Frequently apply coconut oil (nariyal tel) to keep lips soft and supple.
Crush rose petals and mix them with glycerin, then apply this blend to the lips.
Dab castor oil on dry lips for natural hydration.
Mix one teaspoon of glycerin with a few drops of honey, apply it to the lips, and leave it overnight.
Grind neem leaves with water to extract the juice and apply it to the lips to help with healing.
Soak rose petals in raw milk for a few hours, make a paste, and apply it to the lips.
Use pure ghee or butter as a natural lip balm.
Mix two teaspoons of sugar with one teaspoon of honey, apply to the lips, and leave it on for a few minutes for gentle exfoliation.
Make a paste using Triphala powder, turmeric, and honey; apply it once daily for 15-20 minutes for therapeutic benefits.
Soak almonds, grind them with rose petals, and apply the mixture to the lips for nourishment and shine.
Rogan almond oil can be used regularly as a lip moisturizer.
Combine unheated cow milk with cow ghee and honey, and apply the mixture to the lips to combat dryness.
Diet and Lifestyle Tips for Dry Lips
Avoid consuming foods that are inherently dry, such as roasted chickpeas, betel nut, tamarind seeds, and dry puffed rice (murmura), as they can contribute to dryness in the skin and lips.
Keep your lips moisturised consistently.
Refrain from licking or biting your lips, as this can worsen dryness.
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