Green Tea Bag
Do not discard the used tea bags if you habitually consume green tea. You can use them as a home remedy for chapped lips. Chill the tea bags for a few minutes until they are cold enough to be used to soothe irritated lips.
Green tea has anti-inflammatory properties. The catechins in this popular beverage are known to be capable of controlling swelling. It is also a potent antioxidant that prevents dermal damage at the cellular level. Additionally, it has antimicrobial benefits, protecting irritated lips from possible infection. A study published in the journal Frontiers in Microbiology shows that green tea inhibits the growth of gram-negative bacteria, some fungi, and several viruses.
Another way of using a green tea bag is by gently rubbing it on your lips to exfoliate loose skin. No chilling is needed, and you can proceed to use it after steeping. However, some say that green tea can cause dermal dryness. Applying lip balm or petroleum jelly after using the green tea bag on the lips is advisable to address this possible unwanted effect.
