What to do if your lips are chapped and peeling

　　Due to the dry climate in autumn and winter, coupled with frequent late nights and long periods of stay in air-conditioned rooms, many people will experience tightness, peeling of the lips, and even bleeding from the cracks, accompanied by a tingling sensation when speaking or eating. These problems not only affect the appearance, but may also cause lip inflammation.

What to do if your lips are chapped and peeling

　　1. Clean gently and avoid irritation

　　Gently wipe the lips with warm water of about 35℃ to soften the dead skin on the surface. Do not rub it with a rough towel or tear it directly with your hands. After cleaning, gently absorb the moisture with a clean paper towel to avoid residual moisture from accelerating drying.

　　2. Precisely moisturize and repair the barrier

　　Choose a fragrance-free lip balm containing ceramides, lanolin or beeswax, which can lock in moisture and repair mucous membranes over time. Apply it every 2-3 hours during the day, and apply it thickly before going to bed to form a "lip mask". The effect is better when paired with pure cotton lip mask paper. Avoid irritating products containing mint and camphor.

　　3. Supplement nutrition and regulate internal and external conditions

　　Eat more eggs, spinach and other foods rich in vitamin B2. A lack of this ingredient can easily lead to dry mucous membranes.； Pair it with vitamin C-rich fruits such as oranges and kiwis to promote mucous membrane repair. Make sure to drink 1500ml of water every day to reduce the irritation of spicy and hot food on the lips.

What misunderstandings should you be wary of when it comes to chapped and peeling lips?

　　1. Licking lips to relieve dryness

　　The amylase in saliva will break down the lip oil. When the water evaporates, it will aggravate dryness and cracking, forming a vicious cycle of "the more you lick, the drier you become." You can immediately relieve the discomfort by applying lip balm.

　　2.Tear off dead skin with your hands

　　Forcibly peeling off the skin can easily tear the fresh skin underneath, causing bleeding and infection. If the dead skin is thick, you can first soften it with warm water, and then gently peel it off with a sterile cotton swab.

　　3. Rely on lipstick to cover up problems

　　Inferior lipstick contains heavy metals and pigments, which will clog lip lines and aggravate irritation. You should stop using it when your lips are dry and cracked, and choose a moisturizing lipstick with safe ingredients after your lips recover.

　　Lip care focuses on daily persistence, moisturizing, adjusting diet and avoiding misunderstandings. Most dry and cracked problems can be quickly improved. Don’t delay if there are signs of inflammation, scientific intervention can keep your lips healthy and moisturized.