### Tips for Healing Dry, Cracked Lips 1. **Choose the Right Lip Balm**: Avoid lip balms with irritating ingredients like menthol, camphor, or phenol. Instead, look for products with ceramides, dimethicone, petrolatum, and shea butter. 2. **Use Petrolatum-Based Products**: Products like Aquaphor Lip Repair and Vaseline Lip Therapy can form a barrier to protect your lips from environmental factors. 3. **Try 'Lip Slugging' Before Bed**: Apply a moisturizer or hyaluronic acid serum on your lips, then cover with a layer of Vaseline or Aquaphor to lock in moisture. 4. **Use SPF Lip Balm Outdoors**: Protect your lips from UV rays with a lip balm that has SPF, such as EltaMD UV Lip Balm or SunBum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm. 5. **Use a Humidifier Indoors**: Especially in winter, a humidifier can add moisture to the air, helping to keep your lips hydrated. 6. **Avoid Bad Habits**: Don't peel or bite your lips, and avoid using harsh lip scrubs. 7. **Remove Lipstick Gently**: Use a gentle makeup remover like micellar water to remove lipstick without irritating your lips. If your lips are persistently chapped, consult a dermatologist to rule out any underlying conditions like actinic cheilitis, which can be precancerous.