Why does kicking your lips make them chapped?

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Why does kicking your lips make them chapped?

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I’m assuming you mean “licking.” Licking them makes them more dry because the saliva draws moisture away from the lips as it dries. Chapstick helps prevent moisture from evaporating as it covers the lips in a layer of oils.

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