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If your lips are dry and chapped, it is likely that you are tempted to pick at them. But, refrain from the urge to do so, as this will only make your lips all the more unappealing. Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize. That is the simplest and only way to treat chapped skin. Chapped lips treatment need not be time consuming or expensive. A few simple tips can help remedy chapped lips at home.
Chalky and dry lips can foil your looks on a date night and break your confidence. So, here are a few home remedies that will take care of chapped lips almost overnight.
- Honey and Vaseline:
We all know what wonders Vaseline can do to not just cracked heels but chapped lips too! And, this is no expensive remedy. Just reach out to your vanity for your miracle box of Vaseline and add a few drops of honey to it, before you generally coat it on your lips. Leave this mixture on your lips for a good 15 minutes, and then wash it off. Vaseline and honey together make a great moisturizing cream and will give your lips added protection from drying. Repeat this for one week for visible results.
- Cucumber:
This green veggie is an ally to many who diet, and want to beat the heat of summer. But, did you know that cucumbers also have skin lightening properties apart from hydrating properties? Two birds with one stone, indeed. Slice and massage a cucumber slice on your lips for 15 minutes or so. Wash off. Your lips will become soft and supple, in barely a few applications. This remedy will also lighten your lips!
- Rose petals:
If you want to hydrate your lips, there is no better way to do that than using rose petals. Soak some petals of rose in milk for an hour or two. Make a paste of the milk and petals and apply to your lips. This will make your lips pink and smooth and very attractive!
- Lemon ointment:
Lemon and skin care go hand in hand. Lemon has been used since time immemorial in treating myriad skin conditions. The juice of a lemon can also help hydrate dry and chapped lips. Add some honey to freshly extract, lemon juice and apply to your lips. Avoid stepping out in the sun, post application. Honey and lemon together will not just lighten your lips, but also provide it the much-needed moisturization!
- Olive oil:
Yet another easily available household ingredient olive oil not just tastes great in salads, but can also be just the remedy you need for your chapped lips. This potent oil is a moisturizer and lubricant that will make your dry lips soft, and supple in no time at all! It is the fatty acids in olive oil that do the trick! An inexpensive remedy, this is something you must try if you are plagued with chapped lips.
These simple hacks can transform the way you look and feel about yourself. Often, chapped lips when left unattended can worsen and cause bleeding too. Try these simple remedies and keep your lips baby soft and inviting!
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