Someone asked me

My upper lip was very dry and when I ate spicy it immediately felt hot and sore. I have tried to smear honey on my lips, but the results remain the same. How do I not dry my lips again and not heat when I eat the heat? Previously thank you doc

Answer from me

Lips can become dry due to lack of body fluids or sun exposure. To prevent the lips from becoming dry and cracked, here are the steps you can take.

• Use a lip balm that contains sunscreen before you leave the room. For more optimal protection, you can add masks or other protection.

• Make sure you drink at least 8 glasses of water per day. Drink more if you are outdoors or in a room with air conditioning.

• Don't lick or bite your lips. Saliva can make the lips dry out.

• Don't breathe through your mouth. Breathe through your nose. Our body has a mechanism to moisturize the incoming air if we breathe through the nose.

• Avoid using cosmetics or other products that can irritate the lips.

If your lips still feel dry and cracked, you should consult a dermatologist.

All the information I can convey. I hope this helps.