The onset of winter triggers dryness in the scalp and overall skin as the epidermis starts losing moisture due to dry air. Chapped lips are a common problem which almost everyone faces during harsh winters. When the skin on the lips becomes dry and starts peeling off you feel like sticking out tongue and licking it the way small children do. But that is not a solution to fix this problem.
The only way you can prevent and overcome this problem is by ensuring that your lips are hydrated and receive proper nourishment. Here are the top 3 natural remedies for chapped lips that work wonders and do not cost you a penny as the ingredients used are mostly found in your kitchen cabinet.
1. Mix Of Honey And Vaseline
First, apply raw honey on your lips and on its top apply a layer of Vaseline. Live these honey and Vaseline layers for around 10- to 15 minutes and then wipe them off with a damp cloth or tissue. For better results try this out for at least once in a day. Since honey has antibacterial properties and also is known for its healing qualities it treats the dry skin effectively.
Vaseline or petroleum jelly provides nourishment to the skin and locks moisture. The combination of honey and Vaseline ensures that within a few days your lips become soft.
2. Cucumber Slice Rub
Cucumber is full of water and hydrates the skin when applied topically. It is one of the best remedies for chapped lips. When a cucumber slice is rubbed on lips gently for a minute or two it effectively treats dry lips. After rubbing leave the cucumber slice on the lips for 10 minutes. For better results, you can use a cucumber mask on the lips by mashing cucumber slices and applying the paste.
3. Raw Milk and Rose Petals
Take ¼ cup of raw milk and soak rose petals in it for 2 to 3 hours. Mash these petals and add the milk to make a paste with a consistency similar to a face mask. Apply this mask on the lips and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes or until the mask dries. Wash off with cool water. The vitamin E and other skin-nourishing properties of rose petals help to retain the natural colour of lips. Similarly, milk gently removes dead cells from the chapped lips and provides essential nourishment.