Vitamins & Minerals That Treat Chapped Lips

Although dry lips are not considered a serious medical problem, dry, cracked lips can be painful and unsightly. Try these vitamins and minerals to ease some of the discomfort.

Zinc

Zinc can speed up healing, which can be helpful with dry, cracked lips. If your lips get extremely dry at night, rub some zinc oxide ointment on them for protection.

Aloe

Aloe is soothing to your lips and skin. If you have sun- or wind-burned lips, rubbing aloe on them will sooth the burning.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E protects the oils in your lips. A lack of vitamin E can cause you to have scaly or chapped lips.

B Vitamins

B vitamins also are essential for the fatty acids in your lips. Take a B vitamin supplement to prevent cracked mouth corners.

Vitamin A

Vitamin A aids in the repair of dry and cracked skin. Try eating foods high in vitamin A like whole grains and carrots.

References

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Resources

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