Drink enough water throughout the day
Apply a fragrance-free lip balm regularly
Use lip balm with petrolatum, beeswax, ceramides, or lanolin
Reapply lip balm after eating, drinking, or wiping your lips
Use a lip balm with SPF during the day
Avoid licking, biting, or picking at your lips
Avoid matte or long-wear lip products that dry lips out
Use a humidifier in dry indoor environments
Gently exfoliate lips with a soft damp cloth if needed
Avoid spicy, salty, or acidic foods if they irritate your lips
Breathe through your nose when possible
Stop using lip products that cause irritation
Protect your lips from cold wind and sun
Seek medical care if chapping is severe, persistent, cracked, bleeding, or infected