How To Get Rid Of Chapped Lips Without Chapstick or Other Lip Balm

Chapped lips can be a real pain in the mouth. And keeping them moisturized, especially if you keep losing your chapstick or if it doesn’t really work for you, can cause anxiety, stress, and even embarrassment from the appearance of flaky lip skin — never mind the fact that kissing anyone will feel impossible.

So in this article, I’ll show you how to get rid of chapped lips without Chapstick — or any other lip balm for that matter.

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How To Get Rid Of Chapped Lips Without Chapstick

Luckily, there are a few things that you can use to keep your lips well moisturized, lubricated, and hydrated during the winter months that don’t involve using Chapstick or other lip balms.

The main thing is that you want to use things that won’t make you sick or nauseous because there will definitely be occasions when you will either lick your lips accidentally.

This means you want to choose products that are completely natural because you don’t want to chew away on any chemical substances.

Many of us grew up using things like Vaseline in place of chapstick on our lips. However, this well-known petroleum jelly and other similar mineral oils will actually make your lips dryer, hence the need to reapply them often.

Plus, they contain nasty chemicals that you don’t want to be licking off of your lips.

So, leave your jar of petroleum jelly aside. Let’s now take a look at three natural ways to keep your lips moisturized and healthy as the winter winds start blowing in…

1. Aloe Vera

Although it doesn’t taste good, aloe vera is a plant that has been long been used in its gel and juice form by the health and skincare industries, because of its several healing properties.

The lightweight and smooth consistency of aloe vera will provide your lips with its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as healing and moisturizing when it’s applied topically. 

And it won’t matter if you happen to lick it off, because many people also drink aloe vera juice to help heal their digestive tracts.

Make sure that you use a clean aloe vera gel or juice that doesn’t contain harsh chemicals like the ones you’ll find gathering dust at your local drugstore. 

We suggest trying Seven Minerals Organic Aloe Vera Spray , which has a non-toxic consistency that will absorb easily to leave your lips feeling soft and supple.

Of course, if you already have an aloe vera plant at home, then you can simply cut off a leaf, and carefully scoop out the gel inside. You can put any leftover gel in a glass jar, and keep it in the refrigerator for whenever you need to use it next.

See also: How To Use Aloe Vera Gel As A Moisturizer

2. Coconut Oil

You probably already have a jar of this in your kitchen or bathroom, so it may come as no surprise that you can use coconut oil to help heal your chapped lips.

It is well known that coconut oil contains both anti-inflammatory and skin-repairing properties, plus it has a slightly sweet taste that makes it more attractive to use.

Coconut oil also contains Lauric acid, which has antimicrobial properties that work to help prevent bacterial infection, and promote the healing of open wounds, so if you have cracks on your lips, this will help to heal them, and stop any further damage from happening.

3. Shea Butter

Shea butter is another great alternative to using Chapstick when your lips are chapped. It contains many vitamins that work in combination to soothe, dry, and protect your lips.

For starters, it has vitamin A, which not only prevents dryness, but can also soothe any pain that you may be experiencing. Vitamin E helps in the lubrication, while Vitamin F works to seal in moisture. Finally, vitamin K will prevent and stop any bleeding, which is the worst thing about having to deal with chapping.

Shea butter is a rich emollient that helps moisturize and boost hydration because it contains 60% fat (which makes it more of an oil than a butter).

However, this means that it will be easily absorbed into the skin on your lips to keep them soft and moisturized.

If you’re looking for a recommendation, then why not try NOW Solutions Certified Organic Shea Butter , which contains only pure organic shea butter with no other chemicals to help heal your dry, cracked lips.

Don’t Forget the H20

Be sure to drink plenty of water to keep your lips from drying out! If your body is dehydrated, your lips will be dehydrated too. We’ve all read the recommendations to drink at least 8 glasses of water per day. Doing so will keep the skin and lips soft and supple.

Home Remedies to Hydrate Your Dry Lips

You have probably used one on your face and body before, but have you ever tried using a lip scrub? Just like the rest of your skin, it’s a good idea to exfoliate flaky and dry lips often by using a scrub.

Of course, this may sound painful, but believe us when we say that it works. All you need is some organic olive oil and fine brown sugar. Mix a teaspoon of olive oil with two teaspoons of brown sugar in a small bowl, and then apply them to the lips, rubbing gently before wiping (or licking it) off.

Top Tip: You can even use the same recipe to make a body scrub for winter. Just make a larger amount, so for example, half a cup of olive oil with a full cup of brown sugar. Put any extra in a glass jar with a lid, so that you can use it whenever you need to.

Don’t Forget To Protect Your Lips From the Sun

If you’re going to be out in the sunshine, it’s a good idea to put some sunscreen on your lips to protect them. You’ll likely need a commercial lip balm with SPF for that (such as Carmex), as none of the home lip balms mentioned above will really protect your skin from sun exposure.

Your best bet is likely a beeswax lip balm with SPF, like this Portland Bee Balm Eclipse Handmade Lip Balm ,

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Final Thoughts: Stay Hydrated Out There!

You now know how to get rid of chapped lips without Chapstick, because all of these natural substances that I’ve shared with you are not only much safer to use, but will also work well to keep the skin on your lips at their healthiest.

So, now you can face the winter winds with a gorgeous and moisturized pout that is always ready for kissing.