Lips lack the ability to produce natural oils to lubricate themselves. However, the rest of the body parts do produce these essential oils. So, in unfavorable weather conditions the lips tend to get cracked or chapped. If you happen to be living in a place where it is very windy and cold; then you would know what is being said here. Cosmetics, such as lipsticks also give impetus to cracked or chapped lips. Even a lip gloss; does a lot of damage to the lips. The smoking of cigarettes is also one of the causes of getting chapped lips. The constant licking of the lips; also give rise to chapped lips.

Vitamin A plays a very vital role as far as skin care goes. The best herbal remedy for flawless skin and rosy lips is to make sure that Vitamin A in included in your staple diet. Fresh green vegetables are very rich in this Vitamin. You could make a juice of the following herbal ingredients – carrot and spinach, water cress and carrots, wheat germ oil and natural yeast. The juice of the aforementioned herbs would keep your lips; like lucky lips. For further protection of the lips you could apply rose water to your lips.

If the skin undergoes friction; the result is chafing. Two body parts rubbing against each other or the rubbing of your clothing against your skin could also lead to chafing. It is a preconceived notion to many that it is a signal of weight loss. Chafing usually occurs in the sensitive parts of the body including the private parts. This ailment is rampant in athletes and people suffering from obesity. This ailment causes soreness and irritation and at times it is painful too; as the skin tends to smart. However, there are some precautionary measures which could help you from getting this ailment. You should avoid sweating and keep yourself dry.

As, an herbal remedy; you should use herbal talc. If you are in the habit of using lubrication; then use the herbal one. Use this lubricant between the toes of you feet and the fingers of your hands. You should include Vitamin A, C and zinc in your staple diet. The other home remedy which is very helpful in treating chafing is washing the affected area with mild soap and Luke warm water. Keep the affected area clean and covered by using a band aid after applying some anti bacterial cream to it.