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Cracked corners of the mouth

These 10 insider tips rescue your lips in no time

When the corners of the mouth are painful and inflamed, the cause is often a small but persistent skin lesion: cracked corners of the mouth. They affect comfort and can make lip care challenging. How can you heal the delicate skin quickly and protect it from new cracks?

Cared for your lips with re-lipidating balms

Lip balms with a re-lipidating formula protect your lips, especially in winter, from drying out and help prevent cracked corners of the mouth. Apply the balm regularly to strengthen the skin barrier.

Avoid irritating foods

Spicy, acidic and salty foods can increase pain and skin irritation at the corners of the mouth. Treat the sensitive areas gently when brushing your teeth and avoid contact with toothpaste.

Keep the corners of the mouth dry

Gently dab the corners of your mouth with a soft cloth. Moist areas, especially if they are repeatedly wetted by saliva, provide an ideal environment for bacteria and delay healing.

Wipe the corners with sage tea

Sage contains tannins that soothe the skin and make it less sensitive. Soak a cotton pad in warm sage tea and dab the affected areas several times a day.

Encourage saliva flow if you have dry mouth

A dry mouth can increase the risk of cracked mouth corners. Chewing gum or sugar-free lozenges stimulate saliva flow and help keep the skin moist and supple.

Use an oily protective layer

Apply a lip care product or a zinc ointment to the dry areas. This forms a protective film that prevents further cracking and keeps the skin supple.

Use a honey–olive oil paste

Mix honey with a little olive oil until you get a creamy paste. Apply it morning and evening to cracked mouth corners. Honey has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, while olive oil softens the skin.

Treat cracked areas with a honey and quark mixture

Quark provides moisture, while honey is anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. Mix both ingredients into a mask and apply it to the irritated corners of the mouth.

Avoid constantly licking your lips

Saliva dries out the skin and delays healing. Resist the urge to moisten the affected areas with your tongue to prevent inflammation.

Ensure a good indoor climate

Dry air promotes skin dryness. Ventilate regularly or use a humidifier to increase indoor humidity and protect your skin from drying out.

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Cracked corners of the mouth can arise not only from external factors but also indicate underlying health issues. Chronic conditions or poorly fitting dental prostheses, for example, increase the risk of irritation and cracks at the mouth corners — especially since the skin becomes more sensitive with age.
People with dental prostheses or braces more often have cracked corners of the mouth because saliva can remain longer in the corners.

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