Note: features of lip care in winter
We welcome the new season
The cold and frosty wind outside do not have the best effect on the condition of our skin, so during the winter months it needs special care. No less attention should be paid to lip care in winter, which we can sometimes forget about.
The skin on the lips is very thin, delicate and easily vulnerable. It does not have any subcutaneous fatty tissue, so under the influence of the environment it quickly dries out and eventually ages.
Why is it so important to take care of your lip skin in winter?
Most people remember only simple rules for caring for their lips in the cold season: do not lick them and use hygienic lipstick or balm. But do not forget that the skin of the lips requires special attention, and its condition is one of the most visible indicators of a woman’s age. The aging process starts quite early and causes changes such as a pale red border, the appearance of fine wrinkles, and thinning of the skin.
In winter, lips need constant protection and nutrition, which can be provided by balms, lipsticks and lip oils. Gloss, contrary to popular belief, does more harm than good. They contain too much wax, which instantly freezes in the cold, which leads to even dry lips.
What components to look for in care products?
More effective in caring for lips in winter are products containing many nourishing ingredients and oils, such as shea butter, avocado, almond and apricot kernels. Some of the most effective preparations are professional products based on crushed soybean oil, wheat germ oil, flax seeds, and wild rose.
Pomegranate seed oil is also an important ingredient, especially in the care of aging lip skin: it exhibits strong protective, nourishing and moisturizing properties. The oil stimulates high-quality deep regeneration processes, which allows for visible changes in the condition of the epidermis.
Plant extracts can moisturize, promote regeneration, soften, and have an anti-inflammatory effect. Therefore, it is important to choose lip care products containing vitamins A (Retinol, β-carotene), E (Tocopherol, E-307), C (Ascorbic acid, E-300) and F (essential fatty acids: linoleic acid) , linolenic acid, arachidonic acid, hygienic lipsticks and balms containing these ingredients will become indispensable helpers in the cold season, and decorative lipstick containing pomegranate oil is the most advantageous option: beautiful and healthy!
The importance of nutrition and drinking regime
But even using cosmetic products that provide additional nutrition to the skin of the lips, one should not forget that its condition largely depends on the general condition of the body. Dehydration and lack of polyunsaturated fatty acids certainly will not make your skin beautiful and radiant. Staying hydrated (at least 1.5 liters of water per day), eating fiber-containing foods and nutritional supplements will help your skin survive the difficult winter period. And polyunsaturated fatty acids of plant origin will make you forget what dry lips are.
And let winter bring only joy!