Cracked, peeling or chapped lips are commonly termed as dry lips. Dry lips are a sign that your hydration levels are low. Having dry lips are commonly a sign of problems in the digestive tract. Lips are more prone to drying out than other parts of the body.

Causes of dry lips:

Those who have dry skin specially experience dry lips. Some of its causes are.

• Weather
• Dehydration
• Lip licking
• Infections
• Allergies
• Vitamin deficiency
• Certain medications

Symptoms of dry lips:

Some of the symptoms of dry lips are;

• Dryness
• Cracks
• Scales
• Sores
• Bleedings
• Swellings
• Flaking

Treatments for dry lips:

Lips do not contain oil glands like other parts of the skin. Therefore, it’s more liable to drying and becoming chapped. Some of the treatments are;

• Use a good lip balm
• Exfoliate the lips
• Drink plenty of water
• Use a humidifier
• Avoid smoking

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