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What is the peculiarity of the skin of the lips, and why does it need special care? What means to use to make lips look attractive, we will tell right now.
Features of the skin of the lips
Lip care is an important part of your daily beauty routine. What you need to know about the skin of the lips in order to properly care for it?
The number of sebaceous glands in the lips is reduced, a small number of them are located only in the corners of the lips. That is why, in the absence of proper care, dryness, peeling and cracks cannot be avoided.
Dry chapped lips are uncomfortable and do not add neatness to makeup. Therefore, it is better to systematically maintain the health of the skin of the lips than to periodically restore it.
Why do lips dry
The skin of the lips is initially more susceptible to the aggressive effects of the external environment, since it has a thin epidermis and is almost devoid of natural protective lubrication. The main causes of dryness:
negative impact of environmental factors: strong wind, frost or, conversely, the scorching sun, temperature changes;
bad habits such as smoking;
structural features;
age changes;
avitaminosis.
The skin of the lips can also dry out decorative cosmetics – for example, the recently popular matte liquid lipstick. Its long-lasting texture contains practically no fatty components, so this make-up requires enhanced lip care before and after applying lipstick.
How to take care of your lips
It would seem, what is so difficult? But there are nuances, and it is better to adhere to certain rules.
Take care of proper nutrition
Beauty starts from within. The lack of vitamins and fatty acids in your diet immediately affects the condition of the lips – and this is a reason to reconsider the nutrition system. It should include:
fatty fish: mackerel, halibut, saury, eel, sturgeon;
Nuts (walnuts, peanuts), pumpkin seeds;
vegetable oils: olive, linen, sesame, rapeseed;
vegetables and herbs: spinach, parsley, pumpkin, Brussels sprouts.
Don’t Skip Care Steps
The daily care algorithm involves several steps.
Use lip balm
Before going outside, apply a protective balm, before going to bed – moisturizing, nourishing, regenerating.
Exfoliate
Exfoliation is a very useful procedure, including for the skin of the lips. To get rid of peeling and improve microcirculation, try lip massage using soft scrubs, for example, sugar-based.
Apply primer under lipstick
Instead of a primer, you can use a non-greasy balm. Apply a thin layer and “drive” into the skin with your fingertips or spread over the lips with a brush.
Remove lip makeup the right way
Do not wash with soap. Apply milk or micellar water to a cotton pad and gently remove makeup with it without rubbing the skin.
Still have questions?
How to minimize transverse wrinkles along the contour of the lips. You can do this in two ways:
regularly use a plumper based on menthol or hyaluronic acid;
Do a shock exfoliation for seven days in a row – and immediately after the scrub, apply an intense moisturizer.
How care differs in different seasons
Seasonality is one of the conditions that is important to observe in lip care so that their delicate skin feels comfortable 365 days a year.
Apply a lip primer under lipstick, especially matte lipstick.
Lettom
In summer lip care, everything is simple: we choose lighter textures, in warm (but not hot!) weather, you can do with ordinary lipstick – without additional nutrition in the form of balms.
In hot weather, be sure to use sunscreen. In the city, a degree of protection of SPF 15-20 will be sufficient, but for traveling to warmer climes, choose products with an SPF of at least 25. And do not forget to renew the coverage every 1,5–2 hours (and after snacks).
in winter
In winter care, in addition to the mandatory stages of exfoliation, nutrition and moisturizing, you can add masks. If you do not have a ready-made product, apply a thick layer of regenerating cream on your lips and leave for several hours, preferably at night.
Sun balm comes in handy on a ski holiday: snow reflects the sun’s rays as well as the surface of the water, exposing the skin to an increased risk of photoaging.
When choosing a balm for the winter, carefully study the composition. Ingredients such as glycerin, oils and ceramides work as moisture-retaining agents, preventing tightness and flaking. Natural vegetable oils (shea, olive, macadamia, coconut) are able to “lock” moisture in the skin and have a protective and antioxidant effect. Hyaluronic acid and aloe extract instantly moisturize and refresh. Tools that combine all types of components are suitable for you.
Funds overview
Indispensable products for lip skin care are a nourishing and moisturizing balm, as well as a smoothing cream designed specifically for this area.
Cream
Care for the contour of the eyes and lips during menopause Neovadiol, Vichy
Thickens and smoothes the skin thanks to the content of Proxylan, Epirulin, proteins and Vichy thermal water. With such a tool, even with hormonal imbalance, the lips look fresh and well-groomed.
Balms
Nutritic Lèvres, La Roche-Posay Nourishing balm for deep restoration of the skin of the lips
The formula with ceramides eliminates tightness, irritation, heals cracks and tightens the skin. For deep recovery, apply a thick layer before bed.
Lip gloss Infaillible, L’Oréal Paris
Smoothes and conditions skin, leaving lips smooth and hydrated with hyaluronic acid and antioxidants.