Chapped lips — dry , scaly, or cracked — can happen for a number of reasons. Find out what’s causing the irritation and how to treat it. Chapped lips are dry cracked skin on the lips often due to cold weather. Understand the reasons for chapped lips and find out the treatments and ways to prevent cheilitis. You can get rid of chapped lips with simple at-home treatments and self-care. The key is to keep your lips and body moisturized. See more tips.