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Winter is a time of health problems for many people. Due to the heating season, there are then significant temperature amplitudes inside and outside buildings. Such differences contribute to the emergence of problems with dry skin of the entire body, including the head and mouth. Cracked lips are a bane that affects almost everyone, in addition, it is often associated with the pain caused by cracked, injured epidermis, which is why it is good to know how to enjoy smooth lips.
The causes of chapped lips
Depending on the case, these may be vitamin deficiencies (mainly vitamin B), dehydration of the body, changes in the hormonal balance. The delicate skin of the lips is extremely thin, therefore the lips are not well protected against the negative effects of weather conditions. Both the sun, wind and frost increase the drying of the lips, which causes them to crack, often accompanied by wounds and pain.
Cracked lips – what to do?
First of all, you should prevent your lips from drying out and chapping. The basis is proper, daily and regular care and a diet rich in nutrients and water – hydration is one of the most important factors for health.
Do you want your lips to be soft? Try nourishing lipstick with peeling from Sylveco, available on Medonet Market. There you will also find a protective lipstick birch with betulin and sea-buckthorn protective lipstick with the scent of cinnamon. The soothing protective lipstick by Vianek is also noteworthy, and thanks to the content of vegetable oils, shea butter and cocoa butter, the lips remain smooth, soft and nourished.
We also recommend the nourishing protective lipstick Vianek, which not only moisturizes and nourishes, but also regenerates damaged skin of the lips.
Care for chapped lips
To avoid cracking your lips, remember that the habit of licking them only hurts your lips and makes them dry. Instead, it’s best to have a moisturizing lipstick nearby. The composition of the cosmetic that protects the lips is also important – lipsticks containing alcohol in the long run will only intensify drying, it is best to choose lipsticks with a large amount of natural (plant) ingredients, containing sunscreen (it is necessary all year round).
A lipstick with a short, natural composition works great for chapped lips. Such a natural lipstick should be used every day, depending on the needs, even every few hours. Lubricating your lips before going to bed works especially well – they will be smooth and regenerated in the morning. You can also use lip care cosmetics. We recommend, for example, a scrub lip regeneration kit + FLOSLEK mask. Scrub gently cleanses and removes dead skin cells, while the mask moisturizes and nourishes the skin of the lips.
It is also worth remembering to cleanse the lips thoroughly when removing makeup. The RITUAL CARE two-phase make-up remover for lips and eyes, Sensilis, which you can buy at a promotional price on Medonet Market, will certainly be useful.
Another step that is important for keeping soft, smooth lips free of dry skin is regular peeling. Simple sugar scrubs can be found in stores, but you can also try a home-made method, i.e. lubricating your lips with sugar combined with a few drops of oil or olive oil.
After such treatment, the lips should be covered with a protective lipstick – thanks to this, we will gently get rid of dead epidermis and dry cuticles, and then provide the lips with a protective layer that facilitates regeneration.
Do you want your lips to be soft? Try the natural Orientana Coconut lip scrub as well as the natural Orientana Coconut lip balm. You will notice the difference after the first use! If, in addition to moisturizing, you also want to get the effect of enlarged lips, get Indeed Hydraluron balm. The lips are protected against unfavorable weather conditions by the Vianek regenerating protective lipstick.
Home remedies for chapped lips
Many people say that it’s a great idea to use the cream on chapped lips. Unfortunately, popular creams that are often used for this purpose contain alcohol – this is also a problem for many other commonly available moisturizing agents. Therefore, it is better to learn about simple, home remedies for chapped lips, thanks to which the problem will quickly disappear.
- Natural butters and oils – The products that help moisturize the delicate skin of the lips are butters and oils available in grocery stores. Coconut oil and jojoba oil are especially effective and are best applied in a thin layer, rubbing it into the mouth. This type of specificity creates a natural filter that protects the epidermis against the harmful effects of external factors. The fastest effect can be achieved by applying a slightly thicker layer of butter or oil to the lips before going to bed – in the morning the skin will be soft and smooth.
- Honey – Honey contains many amino acids, enzymes and vitamins, and also perfectly moisturizes, exfoliates and firms the epidermis. Its additional advantage is its antibacterial effect, thanks to which irritations heal faster. These advantages are essentially independent of the type of honey, so you can successfully use your favorite honey. Honey masks are recommended mainly for major skin problems. For a good effect, apply a thin layer of the product to your lips, leave it for 10 minutes, and then gently wash it off or wipe it off with a cotton pad. This procedure should be repeated 2-3 times a day until the problem is eliminated. Also try BIO protective lipstick with beeswax and Propolia BeeYes propolis.
- Aloe – Aloe leaves are rich in moisturizing substances, and cosmetics based on the gel extracted from them are gaining popularity year by year. This beneficial plant, thanks to the content of substances supporting the production of collagen and elastin – thus accelerating skin regeneration – is perfect for the care of the delicate skin of the lips. It is enough to lubricate the lips with a thin layer of aloe gel of the simplest composition and leave it to absorb. This type of compress can be used depending on the needs, also as a preventive treatment.
- Cream and cottage cheese – These high-fat dairy products strongly moisturize dry epidermis. It is enough to apply a thin layer of cream or cottage cheese on the lips and leave it for about 15 minutes, then wipe off any excess.
The problem of chapped lips affects everyone: children, pregnant women, as well as men and the elderly, and the aforementioned recipes for home compresses are suitable for use on chapped lips in children, pregnant women and others – because they are completely safe and natural . For cracked and dry lips, we recommend HYDRATION Moisturizing and Protecting Lipstick Sensilis, which perfectly moisturizes and soothes irritations.