21 January 2019
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Is this weather causing you to suffer from dry, cracked lips?
Perhaps it’s a problem you have all year round?
This problem I very common due to our lips being so exposed and naturally not having sweat or oil glands to protect unlike other areas on the face. Try these keys tips to protect and prevent further problem which can make lips cracked,
sore and unsightly...
1. Don’t lick your lips! This will make the problem worse.
2. Avoid Vaseline! Vaseline is made from petroleum jelly, naturally a very drying ingredient but also it’s main purpose is simply to be a ‘barrier’ not a hydrator! It will give a short term relief and make you feel like there has been an improvement but you are just going to end up with the same problem in the long run!
3. If you are using other lip balm/salve products are you looking at the ingredients?! Avoid anything with Petroleum, Mineral Oil, Parabens, Alcohol, Fragrance or BHA- it’s amazing how many lip products contain these. These are all extremely drying and have the same issue as ‘Vaseline’ (see point 2)
I recommend Eve Taylor Seal and Protect Lip Balm, £5- completely natural, hydrating and the pocket friendly tin lasts ages even though I use it daily!