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21 Genius Hacks for Getting Rid of Chapped Lips

Chapped lips don't have to be the norm. Just try one of these supereasy fixes.
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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.

For more portable options, try cucumber-infused lip balms, like Neutrogena MoistureShine Lip Soother, $7.99, or ElizabethW Cucumber Lip Balm, $5.

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Apply Antioxidant-Rich Tea
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.

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Use a Weekly Lip Mask
If you're a chronic chapped lips sufferer, lip masks like Laneige Sleeping Lip Mask, $20.81, can do wonders overnight. "A regular lip mask treatment will result in healthier, softer, moisturized lips that will likely result in needing less lip balm in your daily beauty routine in the long run," says Sadick. Think of it like your weekly deep conditioning treatment -- except for your lips.

BY ROSIE NARASAKI | DEC 6, 2016 | SHARES
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