Dry, flaky lips can be caused by exposure to the weather; both summer sun and cold, dry winter air can irritate your lips. If your lips are painful, cracked, itchy and don't improve in spite of self-care, an inflammatory condition called chelitis...
Biotin is just one of the B vitamins. You need biotin to help your body metabolize fats, proteins, carbohydrates and amino acids. If you do not get enough biotin, you could develop a biotin deficiency. One of the side effects of a biotin...
Chapped lips result from insufficient moisture in your lips or in the skin around your lips. This is a common condition, especially in cold or dry climates. The best treatment is prevention, but once you’ve developed chapped lips, you can...
Shiny lips are beautiful. Lip glosses bring out the natural color of your lips, and the shimmery light gives you an irresistibly kissable look. Lip gloss also, unfortunately, allows ultraviolet radiation to penetrate the delicate skin on your...
Skin on the lips is very thin and constantly exposed to the elements. Because your lips don't contain oil glands, they can't moisturize on their own, making them very vulnerable to drying. Exposure to the sun, wind, cold weather and dry air are...
Lip fissures are severe cracks in the lips and corners of the mouth. The cracks are painful, may bleed and often recurring. According to Dr. Charles Heaton of the University of Cincinnati's Department of Dermatology, fissures occur for different...
Vitamin B complex includes eight B vitamins that help your body metabolize the foods you eat. You can find B vitamins in a variety of foods, including meat, produce, grains, nuts and dairy products. Since these vitamins are available in so many...
Dry, chapped lips are present in several ways, from red and irritated, to cracked and peeling. The causes may range from environmental factors to food allergies to nutritional deficiencies. Fortunately, this condition is brief and rarely serious....
Ah, Shakespeare. He is referring to lips that the goddess of Love crafted with her own hands. Lips have always been an important feature in beauty, across time and cultures. Smooth, full lips are not only attractive, but also suggest youth and...
