1. Inadequate water intake to keep your skin hydrated.
2. Smoking.
3. Continuous exposure to sun, dust partials can also cause dryness.
4. Licking your lips often can cause dry lips.
5. Deficiency of vitamins A, B and C.
6. Intake of excess of Alcohol and caffeine removes moisture and causes dryness.
7. Some times cosmetics also contribute to dry lips.


1. Drink atleast 8 glass of water everyday, this makes a lot of difference to your lips.
2. Use lip balm especially to protect them from sun rays, to prevent moisture loss. Lip balms contain petroleum jelly that prevents moisture loss.
3. While you brush your teeth, gently move in circular motion with the brush on your lips this removes dead cells.
4. Eat healthy food that contains vitamins A, B and C.
5. Avoid Smoking, excess of Alcohol and caffeine.
6. Avoid cosmetics that are allergenic to your skin.
7. Black lips usually show one's careless lifestyle in spite of having been blessed with a perfect skin and figure. Having naturally shadowy colored lips from birth is totally fine.