Licking is a natural reaction to dry lips, but saliva dries out the sensitive skin even more, even destrying the thin layer of skin on the surface when it is particularly acidic. Saliva also evaporates quickly, which causes even more dryness, especially when outdoors in cold or windy conditions.

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