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As the winter sets in, we also start worrying about our skin as with winter, dryness sets in as well. Our lips are mostly affected as it is always subject to exposure. Chapped lips are also common in the summers in people who have very dry skin.

Healthy and pink lips enhance your beauty but you need to take proper care of your lips to keep them healthy. The lips become dry and chapped in the winter and you need to supply the lips with the natural oils for nourishment. Chapped lips can lead to bleeding if not taken care of. Many lip balms are available in the market but it is best to go for natural treatments. Few effective herbs for chapped lips are mentioned below.

Herbs For Chapped Lips

Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera is used in the treatment of various skin ailments. Slit open a fresh aloe vera juice and scoop out the gel. Apply this gel on your lips before going to bed daily to get soft and pink lips.

You can also drink aloe vera juice 3-4 times every day. This would also help in healing chapped lips. There are also many aloe vera creams available in the market. Buy such a cream or an aloe vera lip balm and use regularly to prevent dryness.

Chamomile

Chamomile is a useful herb for chapped lips. Chamomile is a natural moisturizer and hence can heal the dryness of the lips.

Make mixture with few drops of chamomile oil, 2 drops of geranium oil and 1 teaspoon of aloe vera gel and massage this mixture on your lips at least two times every day. This would provide your lips with all the natural oils that are required to maintain the softness.

Nettle or Dandelion

The leaves and the root of this herb are used in the manufacture of various medicines. Make herbal tea using dried nettle root extract to get relief. Drink 2 times daily to keep your lips healthy.

You can also drink the juice of this herb to maintain the health of your lips. Else, you can also drink dandelion herbal tea to get relief from the pain associated with chapped lips. Drink this tea twice. You can also drink dandelion and nettle tea or juice alternatively.

Olive Oil or Calendula

Massaging olive oil is also a very good herbal remedy for chapped lips. Olive is also a natural moisturizer and you can apply extra virgin olive oil directly on your lips.

Else, make your own natural lip balm using olive oil and beeswax and use this mixture regularly to enhance your lip’s health. Massaging olive oil or this mixture before going to bed will give the best results.

Lemon

Make a mixture of fresh lemon juice and sugar. Take the juice of one lemon and add 1 teaspoon of sugar to it. Scrub your lips gently using this lime and sugar mixture to remove dry and dead epidermal cells. Wash your lips using warm water after that and apply glycerine to heal chapped lips.