A smile, a kiss, a selfie or simply when speaking – our lips are the focus of attention. Who wants to “shine” at an important appointment or on a date with dry and chapped lips? But this can happen very quickly. This is because our lips are one of our most sensitive organs and the very thin skin reacts accordingly to external influences or disturbances such as cold, heat or even rain and wind. And too little water intake can also damage sensitive lips.
5 simple tips so that nothing stands in the way of beautiful lips:
- A gentle and careful lip scrub helps to get rid of annoying dead skin cells. There are also natural products that can be used for this, such as olive oil or honey and sugar. Gently massaged with a soft toothbrush , the flakes of skin are quickly removed. A slightly moisturizing and nourishing lip balm or a home remedy such as honey can then be applied.
- In everyday life, natural aids are not always to hand. That’s why a lip care product with a moisturizing and lipid content is recommended for the care of dry lips. Care should be taken to use natural ingredients, such as high-quality natural oils like safflower oil, jojoba oil or shea butter. There has been increasing evidence from Stiftung Warentest about unhealthy product ingredients, so mineral oils, parabens and silicones should be consciously avoided. Kerosenes in particular have the property of forming a film on the lips. The skin is sealed and not supplied with nourishing ingredients. Care should therefore always be taken to ensure that the skin under the products used is sufficiently supplied with oxygen. In addition, an airtight layer of products also creates an ideal basis for viruses and germs to multiply.
- Sometimes it is simply daily routines that stand in the way of beautiful lips. For example, drinking too little water, an unhealthy diet, smoking or simply repeatedly nibbling or licking the lips. Anything that dries out the lips or puts additional stress on them makes it difficult for the skin’s own natural protective barrier to maintain it. The skin should therefore be supported in its functions and not put under additional strain, e.g. by consuming sufficient moisture or water throughout the day. Simple methods that do not require much effort in everyday life are also exercise in the fresh air, sufficient compensation for stress and a healthy diet to strengthen the immune system. After all, the natural protection provided by a strengthened immune system is the best protection for our lips.
- Whether in summer or winter, the sun’s UV rays must be taken into account at all times of the year. A sun protection factor should therefore always be taken into account when applying lip care, as lips dry out quickly without sun protection. Fine lip wrinkles quickly become visible, so it is best to use products with collagen-promoting ingredients. The result: protected but also beautiful and nourished lips.
- If the sensitive skin is cracked and brittle, bacteria and germs have an “easy game”. Due to the impaired protective barrier, they can penetrate the skin and cause infections. It is important to be particularly careful here. Many people are prone to herpes infections. 90% of the population carry the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), but not everyone is infected. However, anyone who has had an infection once can be affected again and again. Risk factors can weaken the body’s own defenses and thus reduce protection against a possible viral infection. Bacteria and viruses can penetrate and cause foci of infection. Usually just when you don’t need it. Lip care with protective and regenerative properties is recommended here. Ingredients such as the microalgae active ingredient Spiralin®, for example, create a kind of protective film with its diverse protective, nourishing and regenerative properties on the herpes-sensitive lips. Viruses are thus prevented from penetrating healthy cells and forming new viruses – a strong germ-inhibiting property also protects against bacterial infections.1,2 Simply apply Spirularin® HS lip care to the lips as a preventative measure. It has a natural effect, is colorless, tasteless and as inconspicuous as a lip balm.
If you have any questions or would like further tips on lip and skin care, please email our experts at info@ocean-pharma.de
