Perpetually chapped lips can be painful and quite annoying. Don’t you worry, girl, we feel you! Common causes of chapped lips are usually dehydration, vitamin deficiency, allergic reactions or constant exposure to the sun. If you’re done trying every lip product out there, it’s time to go natural, baby! Here are 9 home remedies for chapped lips that will give them the tender, loving care they rightfully deserve.
1. Fresh & Cool Cucumber Juice
Cucumber juice acts as a natural moisturizer and will leave behind a cooling sensation on your lips after every application.
Step 1: Dice a raw cucumber into tiny pieces and empty the pieces into a mixer.
Step 2: Once you’re left with the juice, dip a cotton ball until it’s soaked in the juice completely.
Step 3: Dab to your lips and leave it on of for a good 30 minutes.
Step 4: Wash it off with chilled water after that.
No. of times: Every alternate day for a month is the way to go.
2. Sugar Makes Everything Nice
Sugar makes a great exfoliator and does a fab job of removing layers of dead skin cells. It will make your lips soft and supple once again.
Step 1: Add 1 tablespoon of sugar into a container.
Step 2: Drizzle some olive oil over it and blend both ingredients well using a spoon.
Step 3: Gently apply it to your lips and give them a good scrub.
Step 4: Leave it on for 10-15 minutes and wash it off with lukewarm water afterwards.
No. of times: Twice a week and you’ll have plump, soft lips.
3. Lemon Juice Is Your Superhero
For baby soft lips, give lemon juice a shot! It prevents them from ageing faster and provides deep nourishment too.
Step 1: Pull out 2 ingredients from your fridge – lemon juice and a carton of chilled milk.
Step 2: Add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of cold milk.
Step 3: Mix well and apply it to your lips using your fingertips.
Step 4: Massage your lips in a circular motion and leave it on for 15-25 minutes.
Step 5: Wash it off with cold water and pat dry using a hand towel.
No. of times: 5 times a month and your lips will look simply amazing.
4. Beauty Benefits Of Green Tea Bags
Don’t toss that green tea bag away after use. It has beauty benefits! It can moisturize and hydrate your lips to perfection.
Step 1: After relishing your green tea, lift the teabag up and place it on your lips.
Step 2: Let it rest firmly on your lips for a good 5 minutes.
Step 3: Remove the bag and use a ball of cotton to soak off any of the excess liquid.
No. of times: Every day for 2 weeks will make a positive difference.
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5. Coconut Oil Loves Your Lips
I’ve used this remedy before and it’s one of the best! No more will you ever have chapped lips once you use coconut oil on them. It will hydrate, moisturize and bring your lips back to life!
Step 1: Pour some coconut oil into a teaspoon.
Step 2: Dip your fingers into the oil and apply it on your lips.
Step 3: Massage and just sit back and relax for 15 minutes.
Step 4: No need to wash it off, just wipe it off using a piece of cloth.
No. of times: Three times a week should be your aim.
6. The Goodness Of Aloe Vera Gel
If by chance you have hurt your lips, you can heal them naturally by simply applying aloe vera gel. It acts as a coolant and contains anti-inflammatory properties.
Step 1: Scoop out the gel of an aloe vera plant and empty it into a bowl.
Step 2: Apply the cool gel on your lips and leave it on till it dries.
Step 3: Wash it off with room temperature water after.
No. of times: Thrice a month and you lips will look so damn fine!
7. Caster Oil Steals The Show
Can you believe that a tiny drop of castor oil can make your lips plump and smooth? Yes! Use it to moisturize your lips and you’ll get the pout-worthy lips in no time.
Step 1: Take a teaspoon of castor oil and apply it to your lips.
Step 2: Massage in a circular motion and allow the oil to seep into the chapped lips.
Step 3: Leave it dry for about 10-15 minutes and wash it off with cold water.
No. of times: Twice every week is more than enough.
8. Honey All The Way!
Packed with antibacterial properties, this baby will protect and pamper your lips so they never feel chapped again!
Step 1: Take a spoon full of gooey honey and empty it into a container.
Step 2: Add a few drops of rose water to it.
Step 3: Use a toothpick to blend both ingredients well.
Step 4: Apply it on your lips and leave to set for 5-10 minutes max.
Step 5: Wash it off with lukewarm water after.
No. of times: Once in the morning and once in the evening and you’re ready to flaunt those lips!
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9. Rich Desi Ghee To The Rescue
Ghee doesn’t just make your food yum, but it also makes your lips pink and soft! It moisturizes them to perfection and is one of the best home remedies to heal perpetually chapped lips.
Step 1: Just before you go to sleep, apply a bit of ghee on your lips.
Step 2: Massage it gently in a circular motion.
Step 3: Leave it on till dawn.
Step 4: Wash it off with lukewarm water in the morning.
No. of times: Every night before you go to bed.
Also read: Benefits Of Ghee For Healthy Hairs & Skin
Girls, don’t forget to drink lots of water and stay away from cosmetics that trigger skin allergies. We also would love to hear which home remedies you’re going to try out first!
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