If you have dry skin on your face, you’re not alone! It’s estimated that more than 40 million Americans suffer from dermatitis every year. Dermatitis may cause symptoms like itching, redness, flaking, and burning of the skin around your mouth. Fortunately, several effective home remedies can help you get rid of dry skin on your face quickly and with minimal effort and expense—and they all have great side benefits as well! Try these best home remedies for dry skin around the mouth at home to see results in as little as one week!
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Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is indeed pretty acidic, but you need to be careful when using it on your skin. It can dry out delicate skin, cause irritation and even trigger allergic reactions in some people. To make sure that doesn’t happen to you, use a small amount of apple cider vinegar as a toner after washing your face with warm water or apply it directly onto your lips with cotton balls. Apple cider vinegar balances pH levels and is also used as an antibacterial agent so it works well against cold sores and atopic dermatitis (eczema). In addition to these healing properties, apple cider vinegar also increases collagen production so if you have wrinkles around your mouth (caused by repeated facial expressions), applying vinegar may help reduce their appearance!
Aloe Vera
This is a natural product that will soften your lips and reduce their dryness. Apply pure aloe vera gel on your lips to get rid of dry skin around your mouth. Let it sit for 10 minutes and then wipe it off with tissue paper. Repeat it regularly for two weeks to notice its effects. If you do not have access to fresh aloe vera, you can use any type of moisturizing lip balm. It contains moisturizers, which help in soothing dry and cracked lips. You can also make an effective lip balm at home by mixing one teaspoon of almond oil, olive oil, coconut oil, beeswax, and castor oil in a small container.
The following list provides some additional tips for dealing with dry skin around the mouth
Lemon Juice
Mix fresh lemon juice in a bowl and apply it to your lips for ten minutes. Rinse off with warm water and pat dry. If you want to make it more gentle, you can also add some honey or sugar to it. This is an excellent remedy for extremely dry lips that’s inexpensive and available almost anywhere. Follow these steps twice a day until your dry lips have healed. You can also use other natural products like honey, coconut oil, olive oil, or glycerin to moisturize your lips if they are very chapped. Store-bought lip balms may contain unhealthy ingredients and should be avoided as much as possible. The store-bought ones can make it worse as they create more moisture in your mouth which makes you susceptible to getting cold sores!
Sugar Scrub
Mix sugar and a bit of oil (olive, canola, coconut, or whatever you prefer) in a bowl. Rub gently over your lips for a few minutes to soften them. Rinse off and pat dry with a towel. You can also use an oil-free version that involves more scraping with a pumice stone rather than rubbing, but either way works well. This remedy is best used at night since you’ll want to remove any excess residue before bed so you don’t wake up with little crumbs stuck in your mouth or on your pillowcase! Feel free to use regular sugar or raw sugar if that’s all you have—it won’t make much difference in getting rid of rough skin on your lips!
Olive Oil Mask
Olive oil’s high concentration of vitamin E makes it an excellent anti-aging treatment for dry skin. To make a quick and natural face mask, just slather a little olive oil onto your face and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes before rinsing with warm water. You can also include apple cider vinegar in your skincare routine to help remove dead skin cells, which makes your skin look brighter and more even. Mix two parts apple cider vinegar with one part water (or witch hazel) and rub it into your face with a cotton ball. After five minutes, use warm water to rinse off any residue. Now you’ll be ready to tackle new opportunities that come across your path!
Coconut Oil
Studies show that a diet rich in fatty acids can improve dry skin. Research shows that you need a ratio of 3:1 omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids, so try supplementing your diet with coconut oil, which contains high levels of lauric acid and capric acid (both are medium-chain fatty acids). Coconut oil also fights off bacteria and fungi—two factors that contribute to both dryness and chapping. Apply it directly on your lips or add it to your moisturizer or body lotion as needed. If you don’t like how greasy coconut oil feels, try beeswax instead; it’s just as effective at soothing chapped lips.
Baking Soda with Water and Apple Cider Vinegar
Mix a paste of water and baking soda, then apply it to your lips. Leave it on for 20 minutes, then wash off with warm water. The baking soda will pull moisture from your lips and restore them to their former lusciousness. Repeat daily until dry skin around the mouth is gone. If you have sensitive skin, skip using apple cider vinegar – just use a teaspoon or two of baking soda in place of one tablespoon (for an adult) or two tablespoons (for a child).