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Protecting Your Lips from the Cold. 1  1. Stay inside on cold, dry days when possible. Exposing your lips to the harsh winter weather may cause chapping. 2  2. Wear something over your face. Covering up the bottom half of your face will help to prevent moisture loss and chapping. 3  3. Breathe through your nose.
As described above, an ice cube or ice pack wrapped in a towel will reduce swelling on the day of the injury. Once initial swelling is over, switch to warm, wet towels to stimulate blood flow and healing. Hold either type of compress to your lips for ten minutes, then leave it off for one hour before your next use.