Cream against dry lips

Creams such as milking fat and calendula ointment are said to have a very good protective effect on dry lips, as they are free of unnecessary ingredients and very rich in fat. It makes sense to use them before leaving home in winter or to apply them thickly overnight. Also cocoa butter, which is anyway a component of many hand creams, seems to be very effective and can be applied several times a day on dry lips.

Vaseline is controversial in this context. It is extracted from residues of the petroleum distillation and treated with various additives and seems to release unhealthy substances to the body. However, an effect against dehydration, especially by preventing the lips from cooling down and releasing liquid, has been proven.

Honey against dry lips

Honey is a very common household remedy for various ailments. Among other things, it has an antitussive effect, i.e. cough-relieving, and has an antibacterial effect. At the same time honey is said to accelerate the healing of skin cracks.

For dry lips, honey can be applied to the lips once or twice a day for about three minutes. Afterwards the honey can be wiped off. However, licking should be avoided as saliva promotes the drying of the lips. The combination of honey with curd cheese is also very popular in addition to the application of pure honey. The application of beeswax should also be very effective.

Drinking a lot as a measure

One of the simplest and at the same time most important remedies for dry lips and skin in general is to drink enough, but 1.5 to 2 liters a day is perfectly adequate in moderate temperatures. Mineral water and unsweetened tea are particularly suitable. Buttermilk is said to have a good effect against dry lips.

Olive oil against dry lips

The positive effect of olive oil on the cardiovascular system is now undisputed. Externally applied, however, it should also be helpful for dry lips. Applied thinly, it has a refatting effect and closes the smallest cracks in the skin, preventing it from drying out further.