Apply a thick, fragrance-free lip balm or ointment frequently
Use petroleum jelly, lanolin, or ceramide-based lip products
Reapply after eating, drinking, or wiping your lips
Drink enough water throughout the day
Avoid licking, biting, or peeling your lips
Use a humidifier indoors if the air is dry
Protect your lips from wind and cold weather
Use SPF lip balm when outdoors
Avoid flavored, scented, or irritating lip products
Avoid matte or long-wear lip products if they worsen dryness
Stop using harsh toothpaste or mouth products that irritate your lips
Breathe through your nose instead of your mouth when possible
Exfoliate gently only if needed, and very lightly
Treat any underlying causes like allergies, eczema, or vitamin deficiencies
See a doctor if the dryness is severe, persistent, cracked, bleeding, or infected