Chapped lips are not very good sight. They are not only very embarrassing but also dent your facial beauty. A common problem associated with the winter season, chapped lips need proper care and protection to regain its original softness.

Dermatologists across the world suggest the following Dos and Don’ts to keep your lips looking good and smooth, especially during winter season.

Stop licking the lips

When the lips feel dry and are cracked, the feeling makes you lick your lips every now and then. That’s exactly you should be avoiding. According to doctors repeated licking removes the oily surface film that protects your lips from dehydration and losing moisture. This leads to cracking. The digestive enzymes in the saliva can also irritate the lips.

Use right lip balm

Ensure that your lip balm has emollient properties. The balm should be able to smoothen the surface of the skin, and act as an occlusive agent, locking in the moisture. Apply lip balm every few hours and before going to bed.

Exfoliate and moisturise

Gentle exfoliation ensures you are removing any dry, flaky skin from the surface and regularly moisturising with a good quality lip balm or moisturiser.