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Chapped lips are painful and irritating. Skincare and beauty specialists are yet to find a permanent cure for chapped dry lips. Cracking of lips is not only uncomfortable but also harmful for your looks and give you an untidy appearance. Applying lipsticks over chapped dry lips could aggravate the problem and make them look shabbier.

Chapped and dry lips are common problems in the winter and in the areas with dry and arid climate. Lips crack because they are always exposed and have no oil glands for replenishment of moisture lost because of continual exposure. However,

with proper care and precautions you can avoid chapping and cracking of lips and preserve their beauty.

Application of skin care products and cosmetics that are rich in emollients is the best solution for chapped dry lips. Some beauty cares products having good emollient content are Vaseline, butter, cocoa butter and lanolin. Skincares specialists suggest that frequent application of these products would not only cure chapped dry lips but also help in prevention of further chapping and cracking.

Products like Chapstick are not good for chapped and dry lips because they have a thick wax coating, which forms a protective layer for your lips. However, they are unable to moisturize the lips. People tout lipsticks and balms that contain camphor, menthol and peppermints as medicated beauty products for lips prevent lips from chapping. However, this is not true because these products may worsen the problem.

Beauty products that have medicinal properties and emollients are good for protection and cure for your lips.

The key to avoid chapping of lips is by keeping your body and lips properly hydrated. Drinking at least 8-10 glasses of water everyday is a good solution for chapped and dry lips. Use of humidifier in closed rooms provides necessary protection against chapping of lips. Finally, you must avoid smacking your lips because it could aggravate the problem.

Joanna Winscot is a contributing writer for Cosmetics-n-Skincare.com. For more News, Articles, Guides, Tips, Tricks and various Cosmetics and Skincare Products information... visit our site at http://www.cosmetics-n-skincare.com.