Have you ever stared into a mirror and felt your lips resemble the barren no-man's land of a desert? You are not alone. Chapped lips are one of those most ordinary issues we have all faced at one point or another, occasionally during specific periods of the year. But what causes this uncomfortable, sometimes painful condition to begin with? Let's delve deeper and see some factors that can make our lips not quite luscious.
The Thirsty Truth: Dehydration and Your Lips
Think of your body as one finely tuned machine: if you don't put enough water in it, things tend to dry up, and your lips can be among the first to show this fact. Dehydration is one major culprit behind those parched lips. If you aren't drinking enough H2O, your body draws moisture from anywhere else that may have it—including your lips. The result? A wrinkle that's more cracked than smooth.
Pro tip: Keep a water bottle handy and sip throughout the day. Your lips and the rest of your body will thank you!
