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Chapped lips? Pharmacy ointment proves pennies well spent

The autumn-winter season often brings with it the problem of dry, chapped lips. However, you don't need to reach for expensive balms to get them into perfect condition. A pharmacy ointment for a few cents will suffice.

How to deal with chapped lips in the fall?
How to deal with chapped lips in the fall?
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7:42 AM EDT, October 15, 2024

Chapped lips are an everyday issue during the autumn-winter season. Cold air and wind cause the skin on the lips to lose moisture, becoming dry, cracked, and painful. These are not merely aesthetic problems—cracked lips can indicate deficiencies of vitamins A and B in the body. In such cases, if the problem persists, it's worth consulting a doctor.

Vitamin A ointment: A miracle in a tube

Vitamin A ointment is one of the most effective remedies for dry, chapped lips. It costs only a few pennies, and its regenerative and moisturizing properties are indispensable. Regular use of vitamin A ointment provides the skin on the lips with the necessary nutrients, accelerating the healing process and preventing new cracks from forming.

Additional benefits of using vitamin A ointment

Vitamin A plays a key role in skin regeneration. It speeds up the wound-healing process, which is extremely important when dealing with chapped lips. Vitamin A ointment moisturizes and protects the skin from further damage. It is an ideal solution for people with problems such as dry and irritated skin and excessive lip keratinization.

Vitamin A ointment is versatile—it can be used on the face and body and even as an under-eye cream. It also combats issues like cracked corners of the mouth and angular cheilitis. In the autumn-winter season, this ointment will also help care for calloused skin on the feet, knees, elbows, and hands. It's a truly underrated cosmetic that should be in every makeup bag. Moreover, it costs only a few cents at the pharmacy.

Alternative methods for chapped lips

If chapped lips catch us off guard and the pharmacies are closed, natural methods can be used. One of the simplest home remedies is using honey. Apply a thick layer of honey on your lips before bed—by morning, you will feel relief and see the difference. Honey not only moisturizes but also acts as an antibacterial agent, which speeds up regeneration.

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