Chapped lips, also known as cheilitis, are common in winter due to thinner skin on the lips and lack of natural oils. Causes include frequent lip licking, dehydration, certain medications ...
Limit daily bathing to 5- to 10-minutes to avoid stripping skin's oily layer and loss of moisture. Use lukewarm water instead of hot water for best results.
Michigan winters are brutal on our bodies, and especially our lips. The cold, dry air makes chapped lips a universal feeling. Almost everyone’s go-to treatment is a lip balm of some type ...