Drink enough water throughout the day
Apply a fragrance-free lip balm regularly
Use lip balm with petrolatum, lanolin, ceramides, or beeswax
Reapply lip balm after eating, drinking, or washing your face
Use a humidifier in dry environments
Avoid licking or biting your lips
Avoid flavored, scented, or irritating lip products
Use a gentle toothpaste without strong irritants if needed
Protect lips from sun exposure with SPF lip balm
Avoid very hot, spicy, or salty foods if they worsen irritation
Breathe through your nose when possible
Exfoliate lips gently and infrequently
Stop using products that cause burning or stinging
Seek medical care if dryness is severe, persistent, cracked, bleeding, or infected