How to
Heal Dry, Cracked Lips Overnight
Suffering from dry, chapped lips, nothing you do seems to
help? And don’t worry, you have company. This is a common ailment that many
people fight with, especially in the cold and dry winter months. But don’t
worry, there are easy, effective ways to repair your lips overnight to get that
smooth, soft pout you’ve always wanted.
Understanding
the Causes of Dry, Cracked Lips
Before we go through the best ways to repair your lips
overnight, you should know what causes your lips to dry out and crack in the
first place. The list of suspects can be great, and various things can be related
to:
- 1. Dehydration: Dry lips can be caused by not drinking enough water.
- 2. Harsh environment: Cold temperatures and biting winds can freeze-dry your lips.
- 3. Sun exposure: The sun's UV rays can be very harmful to the delicate skin of your lips.
- 4. Licking your lips: It seems a good, quick fix, but licking your lips can make them drier.
Now that you understand what might be behind your dry,
cracked lips, we will help you on your quest for dry lip recovery with a few
simple ways to soothe them overnight.
Tips for
Healing Dry, Cracked Lips Overnight
- Exfoliate:
Massage a lip scrub onto the skin to slough away dead skin cells and
reveal the soft skin below. You can also use a salve at home that you make
with honey, sugar, and coffee!
- Drink
plenty of water. Water helps to keep your lips moist. You may also apply a
layer of lip balm68
- Protect:
For daytime use, protect your lips from the sun with a lip balm formulated
with SPF. Apply a coconut oil or shea butter-based moisturizing lip
treatment before you go to sleep.
- No
licking: As tempting as it is, try not to lick your lips. And because it
can also dry out the sensitive skin on your lips, it might even leave them
more chapped than before.
- Humidify:
If you inhabit a dry environment, invest in a humidifier for your home to
add water to the air. This can prevent your lips from getting dry and
cracked.
So by following these basic tips, you should be able to
recover those dry, cracked lips overnight to a softer, more kissable pout. Make
sure to treat your lips with some love and be diligent with your lip-care
regimen.
Dry, chapped lips are nobody’s friend, especially not when
you just want to look and feel your best the whole day through but with a bit
of love and attention, those pursed and puckered lips of yours can be ready for
the night. There are things you can do to refresh and moisturize, exfoliate,
moisturize, protect, and avoid the mistakes that plague most people using too
much tongue (yes, tongue licking and biting) and to rescue your lips from their
old, rough, and cracked selves. There are things you can do to rejuvenate and
rehydrate: exfoliate, moisturize, protect, and steer clear of the common
pitfalls, which include too much tongue use (licking or biting), and you can
bring your lips back to their old soft and smooth selves. (Incorporate them into
your routine and say adios to dry, cracked lips once and for all.)