•  Excessive Licking
•  Dehydration- Not drinking enough water
•  Cold or dry weather
•  Sunburn

 How to prevent Dry Lips

 My number one rule is--drink plenty of water (recommended not less than three 16 oz.
 bottles in a day). This will not only hydrate your Lips but will do the same for your whole
 body.

 The other way of preventing dry lips is by not licking your lips. Lip licking is a bad habit
 because excessive licking has been shown to produce dry chapped lips by reaping lips off
 natural oils that naturally moisturize the lips.
 People lick their lips for various reasons. Some do lick lips unconsciously when nervous or
 when in an uncomfortable situation--i have a friend who does that. Then there are others
 who lick their lips because they think the saliva will offer some moisturizing to the lips.
 Whatever the reason might be, lip licking is wrong and should be discouraged.

 Lastly, use Lip Balm to moisturize lips. Lip balms contain emollients. These are waxy
 substances that coat the lips locking in moisture and protects lips from dry air and harsh
 weather. A lip Balm containing a SPF will protect lips against Sunburn. Some Lip Balms
 have been enriched with vitamins and essential oils, to nourish your lips.

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