- 1). Prevent dry lips by taking special care of your mouth throughout the day. Avoid licking your lips; instead of providing them with moisture, you will dry them out and make them prone to cracking. Cover lips with sunscreen and let it sink in for five to 10 minutes before applying another lip product. This both moisturizes lips and keeps them from burning. Add a vitamin supplement that contains vitamin B2 to your diet if your lips tend to dry out at the corners of your mouth, as these cracks may indicate a vitamin B2 deficiency.
- 2). Exfoliate your lips by rubbing them gently with a warm, damp washcloth. This removes flaky, dry skin from your lips, resulting in a smooth, soft surface. Avoid commercial facial exfoliants that contain ingredients such as walnut shells, as these will scratch and tear your lips' delicate skin.
- 3). Reach into your kitchen cabinet for household ingredients that will provide moisture for your lips. Dabbing olive oil on your mouth both hydrates your lips and delivers a dose of antioxidants to keep skin smooth. Honey is another homeopathic hydrator that smooths your lips and prevents infections at the same time with its antibacterial and disinfecting properties. When stirred together with lemon juice, honey is less sticky but still an effective all-natural lip softener. For touch-ups on the go, purchase a small plastic vial or pot from a cosmetics-supply website to carry your homemade concoctions.
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