What causes lips
to become dry?
Lips have a natural tendency to become dry, but other factors
can increase this risk:
- Exposure to sun, wind, cold and dry weather – this
can speed up the rate of moisture loss from lips
- Central heating and air conditioning – both unnaturally
dry the air and lips
- Cigarette smoke – this evaporates the natural oils
from lips
- Irritation or an allergic reaction caused by cosmetics,
other skin-care products or medicines

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