Chapped lips - what to do

During the cold season, the delicate skin of our lips is most susceptible to temperature changes and the influence of external factors. This happens because the skin on the lips is not equipped with sebaceous glands that support the hydro-lipid layer, the function of which is to protect epidermal cells. Therefore, it is very important to provide proper care and take care of the beauty of your lips.

How to cure chapped lips

Taking care of irritated lips will restore beauty and eliminate discomfort in a couple of days. If possible, try not to go outside in severe frost and wind; if this is not possible, then in the open air try to cover your lips with a scarf or handkerchief. As soon as you feel severe dryness and peeling, start treatment so as not to start this process. The most popular drug for softening the skin of the lips is Vaseline. Apply a thick layer of Vaseline onto the skin with massaging movements, as if you were driving it in with your fingers. Then, with a napkin soaked in warm water, remove excess Vaseline along with particles of rough skin. You can also use a fluffy towel.

After this procedure, it is recommended to apply a nourishing balm to your lips. You can buy it at the pharmacy, or prepare it yourself. His recipe is quite simple: mix a large spoon of honey, two drops of orange essential oil, one teaspoon of almond oil and four capsules of AEvit, which you can find in any pharmacy. This balm will last you a long time if you mix in beeswax to add thickness. Among other things, beeswax has a bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effect.

Also, to treat chapped skin, it is recommended to use a cream containing 0.5% hydrocortisone; you can apply a cream with eucerin on top, i.e. natural moisturizer. You can choose from eucerin with the addition of various components, for example, with retinol, hyaluronic acid etc.

How to moisturize your lips

In order to soften and moisturize your sponges, you don’t need to spend a lot of money; you can prepare excellent ones yourself. homemade masks.

• Natural oils of plant origin, such as coconut, almond, jojoba, olive, have an excellent effect, giving the skin firmness and elasticity. They need to be applied in a thick layer to cleaned sponges, removing excess with a napkin. It's best to do this at night.
• If you have cracks on your lips, then honey will come to your aid, which will speed up the healing of wounds. Apply honey with your fingertips as if you are massaging it into the skin. Keep the mask on for 15-20 minutes. To remove rough particles, use candied honey. Before applying it to your lips, rub it in with your fingers first to warm it up a little. Next, gently rub the honey into the skin using massage movements. This procedure increases blood flow and cell regeneration.
• To soften the skin, combine honey, glycerin and egg yolk. Mix half a tablespoon of honey with half a tablespoon of glycerin, add the yolk to the resulting mixture. Wait until the mask dries, then wash it off with warm water. It is recommended to use lip balm after completing the procedure.

Lip protection

To stay beautiful, it is important to constantly take care of your lips. Depending on the season, choose the right cosmetics to care for your delicate skin. In the summer, when your skin loses moisture under the influence of ultraviolet rays, choose balms or hygienic lipsticks that protect against their damaging effects. And in winter, when it’s cold and windy outside, the care product should be greasy, not moisturizing.  Remember: to ensure your lips are always seductive and beautiful, do not leave the house in the cold without first applying hygienic lipstick or protective balm 10 minutes beforehand.