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What is CHAPPED LIPS | Lip Protectors for Chapped lips | Herbal remedy for chapped lips | CHAPPED LIPS Treatment

Cracked swollen or peeling lips are all incredibly painful and depressing conditions. At one time harvesters and fishermen knew these to be an occupational hazard but such soreness can be the result of many things. Weather can take its toll on the lips but so can running a temperature and illness.

Sunburn, sunbathing, swimming in the sea and allergic reaction to food and plants all create the condition which may cause the lips to become swollen and shiny after which they will split or peel.

Always keep the lips well protected. When you are unwell deep them lubricated with white petroleum jelly (vaseline) at all times and especially at night. In earlier times butter or goose grease was used and was considered particularly effective if mixed with chickweed or marsh mallow.

The gipsies swore by a healing paste of nettle tops simmered to a pulp and spread over the lips. Always ensure that a protective film of wax or oil covers the lips when you are pursuing outdoor activities especially water sports and sunbathing.

 
Lip Protectors for CHAPPED LIPS

Emergency measure: Olive oil; castor oil; butter; a little honey mixed with rose water; zinc and castor oil cream; or lanolin. The last two remedies should only be used if you are certain theta you do not suffer from an allergic reaction to either.

Marigold tea: This can be used cold to bathe sore lips.

Coconut Oil Balm for Burnt Lips

2 teaspoons grated beeswax

2 teaspoons coconut oil

1 teaspoon castor oil

Melt the beeswax and coconut oil together in a bowl in a bain-marie. Add the castor oil and stir well. Remove from the heat and pour into small jars.

Lip gloss: Put a ½ teaspoon of grated beeswax in a small basin with 2 tablespoons of cocoa butter. Place the basin in a saucepan containing a little water and heat until the wax has melted. Stir well and pot whilst warm. Use at all times and at all ages to keep the lips protected.

 

Basic Lip Salve

2 teaspoons grated beeswax

4 teaspoons almond oil

1 teaspoon rose water

 
Melt the beeswax in a small bowl in a bain-marie then beat in the oil. Remove from the heat and stir in the warm rose water. Stir until the mixture cools and thickens. Pot whilst still warm.

This is an excellent everyday protective cream.