This is going to sound stupid.., but?

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Jun 6, 2013

Beth R.

I've noticed my lips seem to be chapped when I'm upset, but perfectly fine when I'm happy. Is there a connection between your emotions and the dryness of your lips?

Jun 6, 2013

Sherry H.

LOL that is a stupid question no offense.

Jun 6, 2013

Emily W.

I don't believe there is a causal relationship between your skin moisture and your emotions. However, there are a series of things that can be happening in tandem to produce the phenomenon you are noticing:

- You are upset, and therefore more likely to notice small negativities such as chapped lips than you would when happy.

- You are upset, so when you do notice the chapping it seems worse because you are subconsciously seeking the most negative in the situation.

- You are dehydrated, possibly due to whatever circumstances are upsetting you (e.g. at work dealing with irate customers without a chance to get anything to drink) and that causes your lips to chap as well as the emotions.

- Some combination of the above.

Jun 6, 2013

Maddie J.

You may notice it when you're upset -or- you might be licking your lips (which causes chapped lips)

Jun 6, 2013

Amber B.

Yeah I agree with the above, it seems physiological.

Jun 6, 2013

Amber B.

*psychological
And btw this isn't stupid! It's observant :)

Jun 6, 2013

Amber K.

I don't think this is a stupid qestion at all, it's super interesting! I never think about stuff like this.

Jun 6, 2013

Becca S.

It's not stupid Hun. I agree, it's probably because you lick your lips more which leads to them being chapped and you probably take better care of your lips when our in a better mood :)

Jun 6, 2013

Amaris A.

It's not a stupid question... I actually really want to know now. @amber now that I think about that, it's so true!

Jun 6, 2013

Amaris A.

I meant @maddie I agree!

Jun 6, 2013

Kayla C.

It's not a stupid question! And I agree with the people above!