Maybe you feel that your lips are constantly chapped and dry? Surely you are not the only one, especially in winter.
Although there are many reasons for
your chapped lips, the most common one is the cold and dry weather, which causes damage to the sensitive, exposed mucous membranes, such as those of your lips. Lack of moisture is the main reason why you feel the rough surface of your lips and rush to moisten them with your saliva. Only that this way you make things worse because our saliva is acidic and causes further irritation.
So a vicious cycle is created as licking your lips becomes a habit and the temporary moisture you get evaporates in the dry environment, resulting in removing even more moisture from your lips.
In short, stop licking your lips immediately. And better yet, grab a lip balm or hydrating stick, ideally using it in the evening before bed and before going out. You should always remember to use more lip protection when going out in the cold or air. The same goes if you plan to spend time in the sun, even in winter.
