What Causes Dry Lips? What is Good for Dry Lips?

Lips are one of the areas with the most sensitive and thin skin structure on our face. Therefore, they can easily dry and crack due to environmental factors, nutritional deficiencies or some diseases. In order to understand and prevent dry lips, it is important to know the causes first.

What are Cracked and Dry Lips?

Chapped and dry lips are characterized by dryness, irritation and cracks on the surface of the lips due to moisture loss. Factors such as cold weather, dehydration, vitamin deficiency and frequent licking of the lips can trigger this condition. Since lips are one of the most sensitive parts of the body, they should be protected against external factors and moisturized regularly.

What are Chapped Lips?

Chapped lips are caused by the formation of fine lines and crevices on the surface of the lips. This condition can often be caused by loss of lip moisture, cold weather, dehydration and vitamin deficiencies. Severe lip cracking can also lead to bleeding and pain. Dry and cracked lips can usually be alleviated by using a moisturizer.

What are the Symptoms of Dry Lips?

Dry lips are a common problem, especially caused by cold weather, insufficient water consumption or environmental factors. Below are the most common symptoms of dry lips:

• Sensation of tension in the lips
• Exfoliation
• Flushing and irritation
• Deep cracks and bleeding
• Sensitivity and burning sensation
• Loss of elasticity of the lip mucosa

What Causes Dry Lips?

Dry lips can be caused by cold and windy weather, dehydration, vitamin and mineral deficiency, allergic reactions, health problems such as diabetes and frequent lip licking.

Diabetes

People with diabetes may experience dry and cracked lips due to increased water loss in the body. High blood sugar levels can cause dry mouth and lips. Diabetes is known as one of the causes of dry lips.

Cold and Windy Weather

In winter, cold and dry air causes a decrease in lip moisture. At the same time, wind makes the lips more vulnerable to external factors.

Hot and Dry Air

Prolonged stay in summer or under air conditioning can also trigger dry lips. Decreased humidity causes the lips to lose moisture.

Allergic Reactions and Drug Side Effects

Some cosmetic products, lipsticks or toothpastes can cause irritation and dryness of the lips due to the chemicals they contain. In addition, some medications can also cause dehydration in the body.

Mineral and Vitamin Deficiency

Lack of B vitamins, iron and zinc can negatively affect lip health. These deficiencies can cause dryness and cracking of the lips.

How to Treat Chapped Lips?

Natural methods, lip balms and essential oils offer effective solutions to prevent and heal chapped lips. Natural moisturizers such as honey, coconut oil and aloe vera nourish lips, while shea butter and essential oils maintain moisture balance and prevent cracking. Also, using lip balm regularly helps keep lips soft and healthy.

What is Good for Dry Lips?

Lip mesotherapy is a treatment consisting of biocompatible ingredients applied to eliminate dryness and cracks in the lips and to give the lips a healthy and plump appearance. This method, also known as “mesolips”, is performed by injecting vitamins, amino acids, hyaluronic acid and antioxidants under the lips with micro-needles. Lip mesotherapy intensively moisturizes the lips, reducing dryness, repairing cracks and giving the lips a natural volume. At the same time, it revitalizes the lip color and provides a more rosy, vibrant and healthy appearance. With its permanent and long-lasting results, it offers an ideal solution for people with dry lips.

Dr. Eren Ünal offers an effective cure for the cause of dry lips with personalized Mesolips treatment. Thanks to this treatment, the content of which is specially prepared according to the needs of the patient, the loss of moisture in the lips is eliminated, cracks are repaired and the lips gain a more vibrant, healthy and fuller appearance. Mesolips application both supports lip health and provides a natural aesthetic improvement. You can find details on our Lip Mesotherapy page and make an appointment for a preliminary interview.