How To Light a Furnace Pilot Light

You’ll want to have these tools on hand to check the pilot light:

• Matches
• Fine wire

The pilot light on a gas furnace can go out because of drafts. To relight the pilot, follow the manufacturer’s instructions exactly; they are usually fastened to the furnace. If instructions for relighting the pilot are not provided, follow this general procedure:

Step 1: Find pilot light assembly. It typically has a gas valve with on, off, and pilot settings.

Step 2: Turn valve to off and wait three minutes.

Step 3: Switch valve to pilot setting. Hold lighted match to pilot opening while you push reset button on pilot control panel. Keep this button depressed until pilot flame burns brightly, then set valve to on position.

Step 4: If pilot flame won’t stay lit, opening may be clogged. Turn gas valve off, and clean opening with piece of fine wire. If it won’t stay lit after several attempts, you may have faulty thermocouple. If pilot flame still won’t stay lit, call your Hilton Head heating and cooling specialist.

Some furnaces have an electrical system to ignite the gas; in these systems there is no pilot light. Instead, an electric element heats up and ignites the burners. If this electric ignition system malfunctions, call a professional Hilton Head heating and cooling specialist.

If the pilot light won’t stay lit, the thermocouple — a safety device — might be malfunctioning. This is, once again, a situation where you may need to call your Hilton Head heating contractor.

Article Source: http://home.howstuffworks.com/how-to-repair-gas-furnaces2.htm

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You should consider having the air ducts in your Hilton Head home cleaned if:

• There is substantial visible mold growth inside hard surface (e.g., sheet metal) ducts or on other components of your heating and cooling system. There are several important points to understand concerning mold detection in Hilton Head heating and cooling systems:
  • Many sections of your heating and cooling system may not be accessible for a visible inspection, so ask your Hilton Head heating and air specialist to show you any mold they say exists.
  • You should be aware that although a substance may look like mold, a positive determination of whether it is mold or not can be made only by an expert and may require laboratory analysis for final confirmation. For about $50, some microbiology laboratories can tell you whether a sample sent to them on a clear strip of sticky household tape is mold or simply a substance that resembles it.
  • If you have insulated air ducts and the insulation gets wet or moldy it cannot be effectively cleaned and should be removed and replaced.
  • If the conditions causing the mold growth in the first place are not corrected, mold growth will recur.
• Ducts are infested with vermin, e.g. (rodents or insects); or
  
• Ducts are clogged with excessive amounts of dust and debris and/or particles are actually released into the home from your supply registers.

If any of the conditions identified above exists, it usually suggests one or more underlying causes. Prior to any cleaning, retrofitting, or replacing of your ducts, the cause or causes must be corrected or else the problem will likely recur.

Some research suggests that cleaning heating and cooling system components (e.g., cooling coils, fans and heat exchangers) may improve the efficiency of your Hilton Head system, resulting in a longer operating life, as well as some energy and maintenance cost savings. However, little evidence exists that cleaning only the ducts will improve the efficiency of the system.

You may consider having your air ducts cleaned simply because it seems logical that air ducts will get dirty over time and should be occasionally cleaned. Provided that the cleaning is done properly, no evidence suggests that such cleaning would be detrimental. EPA does not recommend that the air ducts be cleaned routinely, but only as needed. EPA does, however, recommend that if you have a fuel burning furnace, stove or fireplace, they be inspected for proper functioning and serviced before each heating season to protect against carbon monoxide poisoning.

If you do decide to have your air ducts cleaned, take the same consumer precautions you normally would in assessing the service provider’s competence and reliability.

Article Source:  http://epa.gov/iaq/pubs/airduct.html#how_to_prevent

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The U.S. Department of Energy claims that the energy we use in an average Hilton Head home is responsible for twice as many greenhouse gas emissions as an average car. This is due to the fact that much of the energy we use in our buildings comes from fossil fuels. Therefore, any conservation action plan we implement should consider the building’s cooling system as a major part of the efficiency solution. So how do we go about comparing these air conditioning units from an efficiency and cost-to-operate perspective?

The standard measurement of energy efficiency for an air conditioner is SEER. This stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio, and is an average of the cooling efficiency. In simple terms the higher the SEER, the more efficient the unit. For those of you gifted with an understanding of mathematics, here is the formula:

SEER = [Total Cooling Output Over the Cooling Season] / [Total Electrical Energy Input Over the Cooling Season]

If you find yourself wondering what’s the SEER rating of my Hilton Head home or office AC, an easy way to determine what you have is to consider the approximate age of your air conditioning unit. If it is 10-15 years old it most likely has a SEER rating of about 6. That’s because that was the highest rating available back then. If it’s more than 15 years old, then consider yourself lucky that it’s still running. The average lifespan of an AC is 15 years. You may want to consider investing the cost of servicing older units into having a new more efficient air conditioning unit installed .  In fact, as of January 23, 2006 the U.S. Department of Energy mandated a bare minimum SEER of 13. There is much more energy savings to be had with more efficient models. Today high efficiency units can reach a SEER rating of 27. To put this into perspective, if you replace a 13 SEER with a 27 SEER unit, you could save approximately 50% in energy use.  Talk to your Hilton Head heating and cooling specialist about the various options available and the SEER of each.

The SEER rating system was created to help you compare the operating costs of two or more units, giving you a better picture of your return on investment (ROI). So let’s look at an actual example in dollars and cents. We’ll use an average 3 ton or 36,000 btu unit that’s commonly found in Hilton Head homes and estimate it will run an average of 8 hours a day. We’ll run the numbers for 4 months at an average rate of $0.10 per kilowatt hour.

6 SEER (10-15 year old model)

36,000 BTU/hr x 976 hours / 6.0 SEER = 5,856,000 watts / 1,000 (to convert to KW) = 5,856 KW x $0.10 = $585.60 per year

13 SEER (Energy Efficient model)

36,000 BTU/hr x 976 hours / 13.0 SEER = 2,702,769 watts / 1,000 (to convert to KW) = 2,703 KW x $0.10 = $270.30 per year

In this case, replacing a 6 SEER with the minimum 13 SEER unit will save $315.30 per year. And switching to a high efficiency 27 SEER unit would save an additional $140.20 per year. Keep in mind, this example does not account for the greater savings of those in a “peak demand” pricing structure, which is commonly found throughout the southwest. In many cases, a new unit can reduce the peak load enough to get people out of the higher priced tiers. This example also shows only your savings at current utility rates. It doesn’t reflect the additional savings with expected increases in energy costs over the next 15 years. Remember, a lower priced, less efficient model may offer a lower upfront cost, but you will pay much more for it over the course of its lifetime.

If you are considering replacing your unit, you may want to check with your Hilton Head power company. Most of them offer ratepayer funded rebates to encourage the purchase of high SEER products that replace an existing lower SEER unit. Once the new system is installed, look to save even more energy and money by having your ducts tested. Typical houses lose about 20 percent of the air conditioned air in the duct system due to leaks, holes and poor connections. It would be a real shame to waste any of that wonderfully efficient cold air.

Article Source: http://www.ecoevaluator.com/building/energy-efficiency/seer-explained.html

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A carbon monoxide (CO) detector is the kind of thing you want to know works.  This is one indoor air quality issue that cannot go unchecked. You can find detectors that need to be hardwired into your Hilton Head electrical system as well as simpler plug-in and battery operated models. To sort out which detectors are the most reliable we consulted professional reviews; user reviews shone light on the models that are durable and easy-to-install.  Your Hilton Head indoor air quality specialist will be able to help you with any installation questions you may have.

First Alert CO615 – best reviewed

Plug-in carbon monoxide detector

Pros

• Can plug into any outlet
• Display shows both current and peak CO levels
• Includes battery backup
• Cord allows for flexible placement

Cons

• Battery door hard to close
• Button required for display

Kidde KN-COPP-B

Battery-operated carbon monoxide detector

Pros

• Battery powered
• Placement flexibility
• Constant digital readout
• Seven-year sensor lifespan

Cons

• Requires battery replacement
• Slower response time than some models
• Some functioning issues

First Alert Onelink SCO501CN

Interconnecting CO detector/smoke detector

Pros

• Interconnects wirelessly
• Easy to install
• Photoelectric smoke sensor
• Voice warning
• Six-year replacement alert

Cons

• Expensive
• No digital display
• Doesn’t detect flaming fires

Kidde KN-COSM-B

Budget combination alarm

Pros

• Inexpensive
• Easy to install
• Combination smoke and CO detector
• Voice warning
• Seven-year sensor lifespan

Cons

• No display
• Doesn’t detect smoky fires

Article Source:  http://www.consumersearch.com/carbon-monoxide-detectors

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If your Hilton Head home uses natural gas, or if you have a wood or gas fireplace, you need a carbon monoxide detector. In fact, even if you have an all-electric home, you might consider getting a detector if you use a backup general or other carbon-fueled heat/power source. Inhaling too much carbon monoxide (CO) gas can lead to poisoning and possibly death, so there’s pretty good reason to spend $35 on a carbon monoxide detector. In many municipalities, they are required in rental units and/or in newly constructed homes. Your Hilton Head heating and cooling specialist will also be able to shed some light on the need for CO detectors and which might best suit your needs.

Three are three main types of CO detectors: plug-in models plug directly into an existing outlet with battery backup; you can also find models that only use battery power. Lastly, you might see hardwired detectors in newly constructed Hilton Head homes. Most owners of existing homes will opt for plug-in or battery units that are easier to install.

If you have a large home, you might consider interconnecting CO detectors. Most hardwired systems are interconnecting; when one alarm picks up dangerous levels of CO, all the alarms sound. We did find one model, the First Alert Onelink, that’s battery powered but that can also connect to other models to perform this function. That’s a benefit in big Hilton Head homes or homes with several floors, where you might not hear an alarm sounding in a distant part of the house.

Lastly, some models combine a carbon monoxide detector with a smoke alarm. While that’s one way to cut down on the number of sensor gadgets in your home, these models typically include just one of the two types of smoke-detector sensors (experts say your home needs both types for the best protection).

Consider these tips when shopping for a carbon monoxide detector:

• Look for the UL symbol on the packaging. UL-listed CO detectors meet product safety standards set by the Underwriters Laboratory, an independent product safety certification organization. These CO detectors sound an audible alarm for CO levels of 150 parts per million (ppm) that remain for at least 10 minutes or CO levels that remain at 70 ppm for one hour. All UL-listed carbon monoxide alarms must also have a manual silence button and sound another alarm within six minutes when elevated levels of CO are still present.

• Get a detector with a digital display. The display can alert occupants to rising CO levels even before they trigger the alarm. A CO concentration of only 30 ppm may harm heart patients, unborn babies and children, but most detectors don’t trigger an alarm until CO levels are 70 ppm or higher. A display indicating no CO is present is also useful for determining whether a triggered detector is merely malfunctioning.

• A strobe light warns the hearing impaired. Some detectors include a strobe light (or a strobe light can be bought separately and attached) so that someone who is hearing impaired knows an alarm has been triggered.

• Purchase at least one CO detector for each level of the home. Also install a CO detector in the basement if a furnace or other fuel-burning appliance is housed there.

• Ideal placement is about head-height on a wall. That’s because appliances that produce carbon monoxide usually also produce heat — so CO rises with hot air in a room. Place CO detectors at the recommended distance from steam sources (e.g., bathrooms and dishwashers), household chemicals and other factors that can trigger false alarms. Position CO detectors 20 feet from all fuel-burning appliances because they emit some CO when initially turned on. Installed CO detectors shouldn’t be near windows or ceiling fans, where ventilation might prevent them from sounding an alarm.

• Regularly check that the CO detector is working properly. If your detector is hardwired directly into your home’s electrical system, you should test the unit monthly. For battery-operated units, test the detector weekly and strive to replace its battery at least once a year. You should totally replace detectors every five years unless directed differently by the manufacturer.

• Consider a test kit. Detectors have a button that test alarms, but they can’t mimic CO to verify the sensors are working. Detectagas (*Est. $22) is an example of a kit that can be purchased to test these sensors. It comes with an aerosol can of CO and a plastic bag that seals around the detector and allows you to accurately test that the alarm sounds when a dangerous level of CO is present.

• Do not connect plug-in units to an electrical outlet that is controlled by a light switch. If the switch is turned off, the detector will begin draining the backup batteries. This leads to frustrating low-battery alerts and requires replacing batteries more frequently.

Article Source: http://www.consumersearch.com/carbon-monoxide-detectors/important-features

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Heating and cooling your Hilton Head home uses more energy and drains more energy dollars than any other system in your home. Typically, 43% of your Hilton Head utility bill goes for heating and cooling. What’s more, heating and cooling systems in the United States together emit 150 million tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere each year, adding to global climate change. They also generate about 12% of the nation’s sulfur dioxide and 4% of the nitrogen oxides, the chief ingredients in acid rain.

No matter what kind of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning system you have in your Hilton Head home, you can save money and increase your comfort by properly maintaining and upgrading your equipment. Contact your Hilton Head heating and cooling specialist and have your system checked out and repaired accordingly each year.  But remember, an energy-efficient furnace alone will not have as great an impact on your Hilton Head energy bills as using the whole-house approach. By combining proper equipment maintenance and upgrades with appropriate insulation, air sealing, and thermostat settings, you can cut your energy use for heating and cooling, and reduce environmental emissions from 20% to 50%.

Heating and Cooling Tips

• Set your thermostat as low as is comfortable in the winter and as high as is comfortable in the summer.
• Clean or replace filters on furnaces once a month or as needed.
• Clean warm-air registers, baseboard heaters, and radiators as needed; make sure they’re not blocked by furniture, carpeting, or drapes.
• Bleed trapped air from hot-water radiators once or twice a season; if in doubt about how to perform this task, call a professional.
• Place heat-resistant radiator reflectors between exterior walls and the radiators.
• Turn off kitchen, bath, and other exhaust fans within 20 minutes after you are done cooking or bathing; when replacing exhaust fans, consider installing high-efficiency, low-noise models.
• During the heating season, keep the draperies and shades on your south-facing windows open during the day to allow the sunlight to enter your home and closed at night to reduce the chill you may feel from cold windows.
• During the cooling season, keep the window coverings closed during the day to prevent solar gain.

Long-Term Savings Tips

• Select energy-efficient products when you buy new heating and cooling equipment. Your contractor should be able to give you energy fact sheets for different types, models, and designs to help you compare energy usage. For furnaces, look for high Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) ratings. The national minimum is 78% AFUE, but there are ENERGY STAR models on the market that exceed 90% AFUE.
• For air conditioners, look for a high Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER). The current minimum is 13 SEER for central air conditioners. ENERGY STAR models are 14 SEER or more.

The EPA has developed a new voluntary guidance document, Healthy Indoor Environment Protocols for Home Energy Upgrades, that provides a set of best practices for improving indoor air quality in conjunction with energy upgrade work in homes.

The guidance was developed in collaboration with the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Recovery Through Retrofit Initiative and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) initiative to develop Guidelines for Home Energy Professionals.

The EPA protocols and DOE guidelines are intended for voluntary adoption by weatherization assistance programs, federally funded housing programs, private sector home performance contractors(see your Hilton Head heating and cooling contractor), and others working on residential energy upgrade or remodeling efforts. Together, the complementary documents provide a robust and practical set of resources for home energy upgrade contractors, trainers, and program administrators; help improve the quality of the work performed in this expanding industry; promote occupant health and safety; and will assure consumers that high quality work is performed.

Why EPA developed Healthy Indoor Environment Protocols for Home Energy Upgrades

Millions of American homes will be upgraded or remodeled in the coming years to improve their energy efficiency, make them more comfortable and affordable, or add features their owners want. The benefits of Hilton Head home upgrades are tremendous — improving quality of life for occupants, protecting the environment, and sustaining American jobs. Integrated healthy home and energy efficiency upgrade activities can simultaneously lower utility costs and improve indoor air quality. Leading energy efficiency upgrade programs have demonstrated the feasibility of integrating many indoor air quality and safety improvements. However, home energy upgrade activities might negatively affect indoor air quality if the appropriate home assessment is not made before work begins or if work is performed improperly. The EPA developed Healthy Indoor Environment Protocols for Home Energy Upgrades to provide practical guidance on improving or maintaining indoor air quality and indoor environments during home energy upgrades or remodeling.

The protocols apply to existing single-family and multi-family low-rise residential buildings. They provide guidance for conducting home assessments and undertaking the responses necessary to maintain or improve indoor air quality and safety. The protocols also can help improve the quality of home weatherization projects and other energy efficiency efforts, thus reducing failures and call-backs.

Aricle Source: http://www.epa.gov/iaq/homes/retrofits.html

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The MERV rating indicates the percentage of particles the air filter will remove from the air passing through it. In general, a MERV rating of 6 indicates that the filter will capture up to half of the particles in the air; a filter with a rating of 8 will trap 70 to 85 percent of air-born particles it encounters; and a rating of 11 or higher means that the air passing through the filter is up to 95 percent cleaner when it comes out of the filter than it was when it went into it [source: Lowe's].

A properly sized, installed and functioning heating and air system circulates the air in your Hilton Head home every hour. Have your Hilton Head heating and air conditioning contractor perform an inspection to make sure yours is operating at this level. In the process of circulating the air, the system pulls that air through the filter. Just how much the filter cleans the air depends on the MERV rating of the filter.  Your indoor air quality is greatly impacted by your air filter.

MERV stands for Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value. MERV ratings indicate the size of particles that a filter can remove from the air passing through it. MERVs range from 1 to 16, with a higher number indicating a higher cleaning efficiency because it can filter smaller particles out of the air. The cheap, 1-inch (2.54-centimeter) thick, disposable filters made of jumbled fiberglass or natural fiber strands typically have a MERV rating of 1 but can go up to 4. Pleated filters made of nonwoven, disposable fabric have smaller pores, and the pleats increase the surface area of the filter so it can hold more particles than a flat surface can. These filters have MERV ratings of 3 and higher depending on the density of the fabric and the number of pleats [source: INDA]. Some are charged with static electricity to attract and hold air-born allergens.

The particle catching efficiency actually goes up as the filter gets dirty; buildup on the fibers shrinks the openings the air passes through and allows the filter to capture more particles. This is good only up to a point. The particle-removing efficiency of the filter is inversely related to the energy efficiency of your heating and air system. A by-product of cleaning the air is a restriction of the air-flow through the system.

Think about times you’ve worn a dust mask while you worked on a project. It’s harder to breathe through the mask than it is if you aren’t wearing one. If you upgrade to the HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) mask that filters out particles as small as 0.3 microns with up to 97 percent efficiency, it gets even harder to pull in enough air to keep you going [source: Howarth and Reid]. The same is true of your heating and air system. The denser the filter, the harder the system has to work to pull in air. A clogged filter may cause your system to run continuously, driving up your heating or cooling bills. That’s why it’s important to check your filters at least monthly and change them when they get dirty.

Article Source:  http://home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/heating-and-cooling/air-filters-clean1.htm

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Read here to learn about the top 10 causes of dry skin — and what to do about it.

1) Winter weather: Dry skin is especially common in the winter months, when the humidity level outside drops. When Hilton Head air is cold and dry, the water in your skin evaporates more quickly; this makes your skin feel dry and tight, and makes it look flaky. In fact, your skin loses more than 25 percent of its ability to hold moisture in the winter. Windy weather (especially if you enjoy winter sports) can also beat down on your skin and make it look and feel dry and chapped.

The solution: Protect your skin by wearing protective clothing, gloves, and scarves to shield it from the elements. Be sure to apply a rich moisturizing lotion that contains ingredients like glycerin that help hold moisture in your skin, and pay special attention to your hands, feet, elbows, and knees.

2) Indoor heating: Many of us spend more time inside in the winter and use indoor heating. Dry indoor air not only dries out your skin, it also dries out your mucous membranes, leading to dry, chapped lips, dry noses (nosebleeds), and dry throat (hoarseness, sore throat).

The solution: Set your heater to the lowest setting that’s comfortable, and use a humidifier, especially at night. This will replace the moisture in the air that gets sucked out by dry indoor heat. The humidifier helps hydrate dry skin and soothes chapped lips, dry throat, and nasal passages. Your Hilton Head heating and air specialist can advise you as to the humidifier that will best suit your family’s needs.

3) Long hot showers and baths: A long hot bath or shower may sound great after being out in the cold, but the combination of hot water and soaking can strip your skin of its protective oils and leave you looking like an alligator.

The solution: Try to shower or bathe in warm, not hot water, and limit showers and baths to 10 minutes, just enough to clean the dirty bits. Pat dry — don’t rub — with a soft towel.

4) Not using body lotion: It might be tempting to skip the body lotion when your skin is covered up in winter clothing, but it’s just as important to moisturize in the winter as it is in the summer, even if your arms and legs aren’t on display. Dry skin can get itchy, flaky, and uncomfortable if you don’t use the right lotion.

The solution: Apply a rich body lotion immediately after showering to lock in moisture. Apply again before going outside and before going to bed. Look for ingredients like glycerin, which holds moisture in your skin and fights dehydration.

5) Frequent hand washing: Dry, chapped hands are often caused by frequent hand washing, as well as the use of hand sanitizers, which often have a high concentration of alcohol. Although it’s important to keep your hands clean to avoid spreading germs, the exposure to soap and water and alcohol can strip your skin of its natural oils, leading to chapped hands, splits, and cracks that can bleed or even get infected.

The solution: Carry your own moisturizing liquid hand soap. (The soap in public restrooms is often very harsh and drying.) Rub on a rich hand cream after each washing or after using hand sanitizer, and cover moisturized hands with gloves at bedtime. When gardening, doing dishes, or working around your Hilton Head home, wear protective gloves.

6) Harsh bar soaps: Many bar soaps, especially deodorant soaps, contain detergents that remove your skin’s natural oils, leaving it dry and more sensitive.

The solution: Switch to a moisturizing, fragrance-free body wash that leaves your skin soft, not stripped. Save the bar soap for your feet and armpits.

7) Being dehydrated: You might not be as thirsty in the winter as you are in the summer months when you’re hot and sweaty. However, you lose water through your skin every day, in any season — even when it’s cold and even if you don’t feel like you’re sweating. This is especially true if you spend a lot of time in dry indoor heat. Our bodies are made of 70 percent water, which keeps our cells plump and healthy. If you’re not drinking enough, your body (and your skin) gets dehydrated, which can make you look and feel shriveled.

The solution: Make sure you’re getting plenty of fluids in the wintertime, even if you don’t feel thirsty. Avoid caffeinated drinks, which will make you lose even more water. Instead, stick to water, soup, decaf coffee and tea, and herbal tea.

Not eating the right foods: Your skin cells are wrapped in a protective bubble of lipids (fats) that help keep them soft, plump, and flexible. If you don’t eat enough fatty acids in your diet, your body won’t have enough building blocks to maintain this protective wrap.

The solution: Eating foods that contain “good fats” (especially omega-3 fatty acids) can help replenish your skin’s natural fats and keep it looking smooth and supple. Make sure to include plenty of omega-3-rich foods in your diet, including oily fish (such as salmon, sardines, and mackerel). If you’re allergic or can’t stand the taste of fish, try incorporating tofu, walnuts, flaxseeds, soybeans, or omega-3-fortified foods (like orange juice) into your diet every day. In addition, some people with dry skin and itchy rashes can benefit from evening primrose oil supplements.

9) Wearing the wrong clothing: Scratchy fibers like wool can aggravate dry skin, especially for those who have sensitive skin or eczema rashes. In fact, if you look under the microscope, these fibers look like little pieces of steel wool that can irritate your skin, leaving it itchy and irritated.

The solution: Wear cotton, silk, or other soft, smooth fabrics next to your skin to protect it from wool fibers. These natural fibers help your skin “breathe” and wick away sweat. If you must wear a wool sweater, layer a soft cotton T-shirt or turtleneck underneath. This way you can also peel off the sweater if it gets warm indoors, so you don’t overheat and sweat.

10) Licking your lips: Frequent lip licking may feel good temporarily, but eventually it dries out your lips as the saliva evaporates. In addition, using matte or long-wearing lipsticks can also leave your lips dry, chapped, and cracked.

The solution: Look for a rich lip ointment or lip butter in a pot, which is more emollient than a waxy lip balm stick. Apply under lipstick, throughout the day, and before bedtime to protect against dry indoor heat. This will also remind you not to lick your lips! If you wear lip color, switch to a gloss or creamy lipstick, and avoid plumping lip glosses which contain irritating ingredients that can make them drier.

Article Source:  http://www.everydayhealth.com/health-report/dry-skin-relief/dr-wu-causes-of-dry-skin.aspx

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