Shaded lips are a problem that we usually face on cold days. Then we lubricate them with protective lipsticks, hoping that they will help us with this problem. It happens, however, that they not only do not moisturize the lips, but also make them even more dry. The dermatologist explained what is the reason and what to look for when buying cosmetics to the lips.
Our lips are susceptible to drying and cracking mainly because SKół in this area is much thinner than on other surfaces of the body, so it loses moisture faster. In addition, it is devoid of sebaceous glands producing sebum, so it is not protected against external factors.
In addition, we often start our mouths when speaking, eating and drinking, so it’s not difficult to get irritation, dryness and roughness of our lips. They also have an impact on their condition in air -conditioned rooms, licking and biting the lips, dehydration or poor care.
In addition, susceptibility to cracking of the skin on the lips is also the result of many different diseases. It can also be due to a deficiency of vitamins and minerals such as vitamins A, B or iron. Therefore, it is worth preventing them from drying out and using cosmetics that sensitive lips skin.
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Usually, in order to moisturize our lips, we reach for lipsticks or lotions from the drugstore. However, it happens that these cosmetics do not help us at all and are ineffective. In addition, they can even worsen the condition of our lips.
In an interview with Apnews Dr Caroline Mann Dermatoloużka z Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, explained why this is happening. This is due to the fact that many cosmetics with various taste additives cause allergic reactions. In addition, you should not choose products that contain lanolin, despite the fact that in many cases it is a positive ingredient, it will not always have a good effect on the skin of our lips.
The expert also indicated two other ingredients that can lead to an allergic reaction and deteriorate the condition of the mouth. It is a preservative called formaldehyde and a component of chemical sunscreen, i.e. oxybenzon. Instead, it is better to choose odorless products based on petroleum jelly, which certainly will not hurt ours. According to Dermatolok, there is the best option to save dry and chapped lips.
