Health Tip: Take Care of Your Lips This Winter
Published: 12/10/07
(HealthDay News) - The cold, dry air of winter can take a toll on your skin -- especially on the lips.
Here are suggestions to help protect your lips from painful drying and chapping, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine:

* Drink plenty of fluids to keep your skin well-hydrated.
* Protect and treat lips with a beeswax lip balm or petroleum jelly.
* Keep a humidifier running in your home to prevent the air from becoming too dry.
* Apply sunscreen to your lips.
* Avoid too much exposure to the sun or wind.

Last reviewed: 12/10/2007 Last updated: 12/10/2007