Eli5 why does licking your lips make them more dry

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Eli5 why does licking your lips make them more dry

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Your saliva contains enzymes that help to break down food, but unfortunately they also break down the protective barrier of your skin, and eventually the skin itself. It’s also why you can develop a rash if you over lick onto the skin surrounding your lips

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