Hello Ladies, trust most of us have not been finding it funny maintaining smooth and soft lips during this harmattan season. In fact some lips are already blistered due to the harsh weather cum use of poor products.
This can then lead to bleeding and peeling which is just not attractive and
which can also lead to infection, discomfort and other problems. The lips have
just a thin outer layer of skin so it is easy for this to break, and they
further have fewer oil producing glands to keep them nicely moist.
In order to ensure that your lips don't dry out during winter, there are several things you can do and none of them take very long
or require much effort. Here we will look at a few things you can do:
Moisturise
Moisturising
your lips is most important during winter and this is a great way to ensure
that the skin on your lips has enough oil and moisture to prevent cracking,
while meanwhile. You can achieve this with a range of different products such
as Vaseline, lip balm or chapstick. Carry one on you and make it a regular
habit to apply it when you feel your lips drying out. This will also give them
an attractive sheen. For women who wear lipstick regularly, it is possible to
buy lipsticks that are moisturising and that protect the skin, so look for
these when choosing your preferred brand. If you should cut or break your lip,
then apply a cream that has vitamin E in it to encourage the lips to heal.
Maintain a
Good Diet and Health Regime
Things like
your lips are an indicator of general overall health and if you take lengths to
make yourself as healthy as possible then this will cause your lips to be as
healthy as possible too. A low immune system can lead to a range of problems
such as cold sores rearing their ugly heads, while a lack of healthy oils,
vitamins and minerals can result in dry and cracked skin.
Don't Keep
Licking Your Lips
If your lips
feel try then it is a natural reaction to lick them. However this isn't the
kind of moisture your skin is craving and actually this will cause your lips to
dry out further. Try to kick this habit and to use balms and moisturisers
instead. Likewise try to avoid biting your lips which is a common way to cause
a bleeding lip.
Remove
Lipstick Before Bed
Make sure
that before you head to bed that you remove all lipstick using a good makeup
remover. You can also apply a thin layer of ghee on the lips which will act
over night.
Use Tea Bags
If you are struggling
still with dry lips, then you can try an old home remedy which is to press a
tea bag against your mouth for three to four minutes which is believed to
increase the moisture levels.
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