Can sesame oil cure dry and peeling lips? How to apply it?

Cracked and peeling lips are very common in winter and are very difficult to deal with. So can chapped and peeling lips be cured by applying sesame oil? How to apply sesame oil on chapped and peeling lips?

Can sesame oil cure chapped lips?

No.

The main causes of chapped lips are: 1. Dry climate; 2. Lack of water and oil in daily diet; 3. Lack of vitamins; 4. Bad habits such as licking and biting lips; 5. Cheilitis.

Applying sesame oil can only temporarily relieve the symptoms of chapped and peeled lips. If you want to completely cure the problem of chapped and peeled lips, you still need to find the cause and treat it accordingly. For example, eat more vegetables and fruits, drink more water, change the habit of biting and licking lips, and use anti-inflammatory treatments.

How to apply sesame oil on chapped lips

1. First apply a hot towel to your lips for 3-5 minutes to allow the heat to penetrate your lips, which can not only replenish moisture but also soften dead skin on your lips.

2. Then use a wet towel or cotton swab to gently wipe your lips to remove the softened and fallen dead skin.

3. Dip your fingers in a small amount of sesame oil, apply it evenly on your lips, and massage your lips in circles with your fingertips. Wipe it off after 1-3 minutes.

4. Finally, apply lip balm. It is best to apply lip balm containing ingredients such as VE, calendula, chamomile, etc., which is more conducive to the recovery of chapped lips.

Sesame oil cannot cure chapped and peeling lips, it can only relieve the symptoms. Pay attention to the method of application.