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How To Heal Chapped Lips

If your lips are dry or chapped, use these tips to heal them fast.
Author Jill Nystul

Instructions

  • Avoid traditional lip balms — they often contain ingredients that can dry out or irritate chapped lips.
  • Use a gentle lip scrub to remove dead skin.
  • Apply a generous amount of Aquaphor Healing Ointment after exfoliating, and reapply it frequently, especially after eating or drinking and at bedtime.
  • Drink plenty of water. The more hydrated you are, the more hydrated your lips will be.
  • Avoid long-lasting lipsticks, as they often contain alcohol that will further dry out your lips.
  • Use a humidifier at home, especially overnight.