Why does our lips become dry during winter? What are some ways (except applying petroleum jelly) to prevent it from getting dry?

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During winters the moisture content in air is low and it is excessively dry. So, moisture from the surface of our lips is lost in the atmosphere leaving behind dry lips. It can be avoided by applying any agent which locks the moisture of lips like Vaseline and other jellies.

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