"Any oil-based product that is non-irritating, such as coconut, emu and sunflower oil, can be excellent for chapped lips," says Swann. "Natural and synthetic oils function as a wet-barrier on skin, preventing desiccation and dehydration."
Or, if you don't mind the mess, you can apply a dab of olive oil or coconut oil to chapped lips before bed.
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Honey Is a Chapped Lips All-Star
"Apart from sealing in moisture, honey has a plethora of anti-inflammatory ingredients that soothe chapped lips," says Sadick. If you don't feel like slathering your lips with straight honey, give a honey-infused balm like Nuxe Reve De Miel Ultra-Nourishing Lip Balm, $15, a try. It's thick and nourishing, without any stickiness.
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Slap on Cucumber Slices
Just as cucumbers can hydrate and soothe puffy eyes, the spa-like treatment is an equally effective chapped lips remedy, says Sadick. Think of them as a sheet mask for your lips. Just press the cold, sliced cucumbers against your lips for a few minutes and voila: instant rejuvenation.
Known for their free-radical-busting abilities, antioxidants like those found in tea are known as skin-protecting, anti-aging superstars -- and they also happen to be great for chapped lips, explains Prystowsky. Sadick recommends placing chamomile or green tea bags that have been steeped and chilled over the lips to help heal and soothe.
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Look for These Other Natural Ingredients
Like Dr. Swann, Dr. Sadick likes oils for chapped lips in addition to these other standout natural ingredients: "Beeswax, oils (jojoba, avocado, coconut), shea butter, vitamin E, and oatmeal, can all moisturize, protect and nourish the lips leaving them soft and hydrated." Try The Body Shop Shea Lip Butter, $3.50, if you're looking for something naturally soothing.
