Getting rid of chapped skin sometimes is a challenge that requires some amount of removal skill. Different removal methods have been tried by different people.
Causes of Chapping
Extreme windy or cold conditions are one common cause of lip chapping. Sometimes intense and dry heat also is a reason for it.
However, there are a number of other reasons chapping occurs. Sometimes infectious bacteria are the reason for this problem, and of course not only extreme heat but too much UV sun rays.
Furthermore, biting or peeling the lips constantly can be a cause. So can eating a poor diet and not drinking enough liquid, especially not drinking enough water.
The Process and Occurrence
A protective shield can cover the skin. However, after some time this shield is not longer able to hold up and this is why the cracking, chapping, and dryness of the skin occurs.
It can happen not only on delicate areas such as the lips but it can also happen on the hands, in between toes and fingers, and on the eyelids. It can happen just about anywhere that not as much oil is produced on the skin.
Corrective Actions
A variety of corrective actions can be taken to help you stop getting chapped skin. For instance, you can stop going out when it is very hot out or you can protect yourself when going out in the cold.
You should also eat a healthy diet rich in vitamins, minerals, protein, calcium, and carbohydrates. Furthermore, it helps to get enough sleep so you can reduce the stress that could lead to lessened skin protection.
Some common treatment options you can use also include as shown below:
- Create a milk bath or egg/almond paste. Usually all you need is some gram flour and milk for this purpose. You could also try using egg white liquid mixed with one ground almond. These are two very common kinds of home skin-moisturizing remedies.
- Get adequate Vitamin D. Although you should avoid the noonday sun, a moderate amount of sunlight in the later afternoon or early morning may help. You are advised to wear sunscreen. A Calcium/Vitamin D tablet may also be helpful.
- Get regular exercise. This will help improve the blood circulation needed to help cleanse your skin from the inside out. It also improves your body’s performance levels in order to keep your skin healthy.
- Try a saline bath. For extreme chapping problems, this may help you tremendously. First till your tub with water and add about six pounds of rock or table salt. Let it dissolve, and mix it if you need to and then soak in this solution or 20 minutes.
Afterwards, blot of with a towel and then apply an even but moderate coat of almond or olive old on your skin. You can repeat this action occasionally.
Warning! This is only for minor scaling of skin. Cracked skin that has turned into an open wound could result in stinging when salt is used.
- Apply a home treatment. For instance, you can try a petroleum jelly especially on the rough or cracked areas around your mouth. Apply some kind of moisturizing lotion that has natural oils in it. It seems that for some people taking sulfur helps get rid of certain dryness and cracking problems.