Drinking lots of water keeps your lips and the rest of your body hydrated. Try to have eight glasses of water or more each day.
Select a lip balm with SPF to shield your lips from the sun's damaging UV rays. Throughout the day, use lip balm with at least 15 SPF.
Licking your lips can worsen dryness by removing the natural oil that keeps them hydrated, even though it may momentarily alleviate it.
For smoother lips, gently exfoliate them once or twice a week to get rid of dead skin cells. For gentle exfoliation of dry skin, use a homemade lip scrub.
To hydrate and repair your lips overnight, apply a thick layer of petroleum jelly or moisturising lip balm before going to bed.
Certain lip products might contain ingredients that dehydrate lips. If you want your lips to stay hydrated, use a moisturising lip balm instead.
Healthy fats, fruits, and vegetables are high in vitamins and nutrients, which can support the health of your skin overall, including the skin on your lips.