Chapped flaky lips is a common problem during winters and many people tend to bite of the flaky pieces of dried skin thus fueling the problem. However you might want to prevent yours from drying out and getting flakier by keeping in mind these causes: Dehydration Not drinking enough water throughout the day could be one of the major reasons for your lips drying out and getting flaky. Make sure that you drink enough water and other healthy fluids throughout the day. Constantly licking your lips If you have a habit of constantly licking your lips when your lips are