Cold, dry weather and sun damage can make your lips very dry. Sometimes, frequently licking lips also can worsen your problem. What do we have to do to get relief from this problem? Very simple, there are a variety of home remedies for quick relief. We have given some simple and proven home remedies to help ease your chapped lips. Read more about how to prevent chapped and dry lips here.

Symptoms of Chapped Lips

• Redness
• Bleeding
• Dryness
• Burning Cracks, flaking, peeling

DIY Hacks to get Soft and Supple Lips

1. Almond Oil

Almond oil is rich in vital nutrients due to which it has amazing moisturizing properties. To deal with dry and cracked lips, we search for many solutions, but to your surprise, a few drops of almond oil works wonder. When used with honey, almond oil acts as a natural lip balm that provides soft lips. Take a few drops of almond oil through your fingertip and apply it to your lips. Try it every night to get smooth and supple lips.

2. Coconut Oil

We often use lip balm and moisturizing creams to prevent chapped and dry lips during winter, but they are full of chemicals.  However, coconut oil works as the best natural moisturizer. This oil helps you in many ways as it is rich in essential nutrients. It also provides other benefits with the help of its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Apply coconut oil every day on your lips, which can help heal your chapped lips and hydrate them as well.

3. Milk

Milk is rich in calcium, vitamin B13, potassium, and several other useful nutrients, beneficial for your overall body. Take 1-2 tsp of raw milk, mix it with turmeric powder and apply it as a paste on your dried lips for 10 minutes. Rinse it with normal water. It gives moisture and smoothness to your lips.

4. Honey

To prevent dry and chapped lips, gently exfoliate your lips with the natural ingredients. It is an easy as well as an effective method. Honey helps lock moisture into your skin. You can make lip scrub at home.

• Mix 1-2 tbsp of an exfoliating ingredient, such as salt or sugar, and 1 tbsp of honey or oil in a container. 
• Apply this scrubber on your lip using a cotton swab.
• Gently scrub it for a few minutes.
• Remove it using a damp washcloth.