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Your Body: Are You Caring for Your Lips the Way You Should?

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GETTY 73115 LipBalm?  SQUARESPACE CACHEVERSION=1438331031799iStock/ThinkstockBy DR. JENNIFER ASHTON, ABC News Senior Medical Contributor

You use them every day for some of the most important things you do, and if you’re not careful, they might be silently suffering.

We’re talking lips, ladies, and things you should be doing to look out for their well-being.

If your lips are dry, that’s a sign that you’re not getting enough water, so drink up and stay hydrated.

And with dry lips, be smart when scraping off that dead skin. Coat it with a moisturizer first, and then lightly scratch off the extra skin.

Speaking of moisture, natural oils like coconut oil are great for keeping your lips well hydrated.

And lastly, use that lip balm. Try to find one with an SPF of 15 or 30 because your lips definitely need sunscreen too.

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