I have chapped lips at the moment, and boy am I uncomfortable. I almost always get it around this time of the year, and although I should know now what to do when dry my lips out because of my previous experiences, I still find myself with it for a day or two. It’s nothing severe though, but it’s enough to make me irritated with the pain. The tendency is to lick one’s lips constantly, which, although I perfectly know causes it to be chapped even more, I still do.

Petroleum jelly does the trick every time. It helps soothe the pain immediately. Plus it’s always available in the house (as opposed to lip balm, which nobody uses here so we don’t have it). Fortunately, my chapped lips haven’t gotten to the point where I can’t talk or chew anymore, because that would suck big time. Of course, drinking a lot of water during these times also help. If your dry and cracked lips does not respond to home remedy, best to consult your doctor for advise.