Dry and scaly lips can be tender and unsightly, using essential oils for chapped lips is an easy and natural remedy. Often chapped lips are caused by exposure to sun, wind, or saltwater. Can also be an effect of dehydration, seasonal weather changes, or illness.
Lips do not contain any oil glands so they are prone to dryness and chapping. It is important to treat chapped lips right away to prevent them from getting worse. Better yet, try to avoid chapping altogether by routinely keeping lips moisturized.
I like to apply my lip balm every night before I go to bed. When I wake up, they are nice and soft, it takes a little commitment but it is pretty easy.
11 Essential Oils for Chapped Lips
There are several essential oils that can help alleviate chapped lips. Here are some you might try:
1.) Frankincense Essential Oil
Frankincense oil is a great choice for lips because it is known for its moisturizing properties. It helps to keep lips hydrated and can help to protect them from the sun. Additionally, frankincense essential oil has a pleasant scent that can help to keep your lips smelling good.
2.) Lavender Essential Oil
Lavender essential oil can be used to hydrate and nourish lips. Simply add a few drops of oil mixed with a carrier oil, use your fingertip, and then apply to the lips. Alternatively, you can add a few drops of oil to a lip balm or lip gloss.
3.) Roman Chamomile Essential Oil
Chamomile oil is a soothing, nourishing oil that is great for lips. It can help to keep lips hydrated and can also be helpful in relieving chapped lips.
4.) Neroli Essential Oil
Neroli essential oil is a great choice for lips, as it is known for its hydrating and regenerative properties. It can help to keep lips soft and protected from the elements, while also providing a lovely scent.
5.) Geranium Essential Oil
Geranium oil is a natural moisturizer that can be applied to the lips to keep them hydrated. It also has antibacterial and antifungal properties that can help keep the lips healthy.
6.) Sandalwood Essential Oil
Sandalwood oil is known for its hydrating and moisturizing properties, which is why it makes a great choice for use on lips. The oil helps to keep lips soft, supple, and healthy while also providing a natural shine.
7.) Rose Essential Oil
Rose essential oil is a great choice for lips because it is moisturizing and has a mild flavor. It also has a floral aroma that can be calming and uplifting.
8.) Myrrh Essential Oil
Myrrh essential oil is a great choice for lips because it is moisturizing and has antibacterial properties. It can help keep your lips healthy and free from infection. To use, apply a small amount of oil to your lips and rub it gently.
9.) Tea Tree Essential Oil
Tea tree essential oil is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent. Tea tree oil can also help to moisturize and soothe lips.
10.) Patchouli Essential Oil
Patchouli oil is a great choice for lips, as it is moisturizing and has a strong, pleasant scent.
11.) Peppermint Essential Oil
Peppermint essential oil can be used as a lip balm to help keep your lips hydrated and protected from the sun. It can help soothe and nourish lips. Add a few drops to a lip balm or carrier oil, and apply to lips as needed.
Carrier Oils for Chapped Lips
Before applying even a drop of essential oils to your lips, you will need to dilute them, they are much too concentrated. Carrier oils are base oils that are used to dilute essential oils, making them safer to apply to delicate lip tissue. Here are some great options:
- Sweet Almond Oil
- Rosehip Oil
- Virgin Coconut Oil
- Avocado Oil
- Jojoba Oil
- Olive Oil
- Aloe Vera Gel
Essential Oil Blend for Chapped Lips
Are your lips feeling a little dry and chapped? Struggle no more, because today I am going to teach you how to make your own essential oil blend for chapped lips. This blend is easy to make and it only requires three ingredients and a roller bottle. It will help soothe and protect your lips from the elements. So, if you are looking for a way to get rid of those pesky dry lips, keep reading!
Frankly Lovely Lips Roller Blend
Both lavender and frankincense essential oils are renowned for healing dry, chapped skin. Give them a try in this simple DIY lip roller blend.
- 2 drops of Frankincense essential oil
- 2 drops of Lavender essential oil
- 2 teaspoons Rosehip Oil
- 10 ml Roller Bottle
Directions: Add all ingredients to the roll-on bottle. Roll onto lips as needed.