The lips are one of the most sensitive parts on your body. When you are in a dry environment, they can become chapped and develop some pretty bad cracks that would make them sore or even bleeding at times! There are a couple of major reasons why this happens: lack of moisture without enough oil to keep everything soft and windburn, where they get burnt by freezing air particles hitting their surface too fast for protection – yikes!
As the winter chill sets in, it is important to take measures to protect your skin from the dry air. One of the most neglected parts of our body during winter is our lips, which can become chapped and cracked if not properly moisturized. I have listed a few tips on how to keep your lips healthy and hydrated during the coldest months of the year.
But first, here are a few reasons why your lips become dry so easily.
1. Lips are overly sensitive. Lips are incredibly delicate, and even the smallest amount of pressure can cause them to break. It’s so important that you use a lip balm with natural ingredients like jojoba oil or cocoa butter because these will moisturize your pout without being too greasy!
2. Lips have little oil glands, so they cannot produce enough of their own oil. Lubrication of the skin cells keeps moisture in the skin while preventing dryness and cracking on the surface. Lips, therefore, need a constant supply of oil to keep them moist and healthy.
3. Lips have little blood circulation, which means fewer nutrients percolate through the cells. Lips benefit from using lip balms with natural moisturizers such as shea butter or cocoa butter to draw moisture in from the surroundings, but if your lips are constantly chapped, you may need an artificial moisturizer to stop the dryness.
4. Lips produce less saliva, which can dry out the lip surface if you are dehydrated or do not drink enough water. Lips need extra amounts of moisture in winter to prevent dryness, chapping and cracking.
Here are some simple steps to keep your lips moisturized during winter.
- Use a lip balm that is made for wintry weather. Lips produce less saliva and oil during winter, so it is important to use a lip balm that is made for colder weather. Lubricate your lips several times daily. Lubricating your lips often can help prevent dryness and cracking of the skin.
2. Exfoliate at least once a week with a scrub or by using an exfoliating brush – this will remove any dry skin cells so you can have smoother, softer lips all year round.
3. Drink plenty of water – Lips can also become dry if you are dehydrated. Drinking lots of water is the best way to keep your body healthy and avoid dryness.
4. Put petroleum jelly on your lips before bedtime to lock in moisture overnight so you have supple, well-moisturized lips in the morning. Lips need to be treated as though they were a delicate part of your body because they have the thinnest and most vulnerable skin on your body.
5. Carry lip balm with you everywhere – Lips tend to be dry and chapped, especially during the winter due to low humidity and windy weather conditions. By carrying a stick of lip balm with you, your lips will stay well-moistened.
In conclusion, you should take precautionary measures, so your lips do not get chapped from the harsh weather. Lips are important for our wellbeing, so they should definitely be taken care of.
The next time it is cold outside, take care of your lips by following these tips! Good luck
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