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Dry, cracked lips can be quite troublesome. Chapped lips that are peeling, rough, and wrinkled not only hurt but also make your lips appear as if they belong to a mummy. While many people assume that dry lips are linked to the harsh winter weather, they can actually occur at any time of the year.
Steps
Lip Care Methods
Provide Moisture for Your Lips. The quickest way to soften your lips is by applying a moisturizing lip balm that contains ingredients like petroleum jelly (found in Vaseline). Other moisturizing ingredients include beeswax and shea butter.
- Avoid using long-lasting matte lipsticks, as they can dry out your lips.
Protect Your Lips from the Sun. The lip balm or ointment you use should have a minimum SPF of 30. Remember to give extra care to your lower lip, as it will be exposed to the sun more than your upper lip.
Be Aware of Allergens. If you find that your lip balm or cream isn’t improving your chapped lips, check the ingredients. You might be allergic to sunscreen components like avobenzone.
- Fragrances and colorants can cause allergic reactions. Opt for lip balms without shimmer and unscented petroleum jelly.
- Common allergens in lip balms include menthol, eucalyptus, and camphor.
- Be cautious when using glossy lip balms, as they can cause acute or chronic cheilitis, often linked to dermatitis or atopic dermatitis. Excessive use of gloss may lead to this condition.
Exfoliate Your Lips. If your lips are peeling excessively, exfoliating with a toothbrush or lip scrub will remove dead skin and restore smooth, soft lips. You can purchase lip scrubs from most beauty stores, or you can make a simple homemade scrub.
- Mix 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of honey, and 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract in a small bowl. Apply the mixture and gently scrub to allow it to absorb into the lips. After wiping it off with a clean cloth, apply a petroleum jelly lip balm immediately to soften the lips.
- Remember not to exfoliate too frequently; once or twice a week is enough.
Prevent Chapped Lips
Avoid Dry Air Exposure. Since lips only produce a small amount of moisture, they are highly sensitive to changes in air humidity. Cold air is the most common culprit, but dry air from heaters or air conditioners can also harm your lips.
Tăng độ ẩm cho không khí. Mặc dù bạn không thể kiểm soát không khí ngoài trời nhưng bạn có thể dùng máy làm ẩm không khí trong nhà. Tốt nhất là nên dùng máy làm ẩm không khí trong khi ngủ và khi môi của bạn không được chăm sóc trong thời gian dài.
Cấp nước cho cơ thể. Bạn có thể giữ làn môi mọng và ẩm bằng cách uống 8-12 ly nước mỗi ngày.
Bảo vệ môi khỏi tác động của môi trường. Bên cạnh việc bôi sản phẩm dưỡng môi có khả năng chống nắng (thử dùng sản phẩm với chỉ số chống nắng SPF 30), bạn cũng nên dùng thêm khăn choàng để che phủ môi, đặc biệt là lúc đi ra ngoài khi trời lạnh. Luôn nhớ bôi son dưỡng trước khi ra ngoài vào những ngày nhiệt độ xuống thấp.
Thở bằng mũi. Nếu bạn thường thở bằng miệng, việc này sẽ làm cho môi bị khô. Vì vậy, hãy hít thở sâu bằng mũi để ngăn cho môi không bị khô.
Ngưng liếm môi. Một trong những nguyên nhân chủ yếu làm môi khô nứt nẻ là do liếm môi. Nước bọt giúp tiêu hóa thức ăn, enzyme trong nước bọt có tính axit nên sẽ ăn mòn lớp da trên cùng của môi.
- Mặc dù bạn sẽ cảm thấy việc liếm môi sẽ tạm thời làm mềm môi nhưng nó thật sự sẽ gây nhiều tổn thương cho môi.
Understanding the causes of dry lips
Be aware of the thinness of your lip skin. The skin on your lips is the thinnest on your body. Even worse, your lips are frequently exposed to environmental factors. This makes them more vulnerable to damage due to their structure and position on the face.
- Your lips also have fewer natural oil glands to help retain moisture, meaning you will need to provide extra hydration when your lips lose moisture.
Avoid sun exposure. Typically, when thinking of sunburn, you don't consider your lips, but they can also get sunburned and dry from the effects of UVA/UVB rays.
- Skin cancer can also occur on the lips.
Check the vitamins you are taking. Sometimes dry lips can be caused by a deficiency in Vitamin B2; if you've tried several remedies for dry lips without success, you should consult a doctor to see if you're lacking any vitamins.
Be mindful of certain medications. Medications like Accutane, often used to treat acne, can cause your lips to dry and peel. If you are taking this medication, you should regularly care for your lips.
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