- Lips have only three to five layers of skin cells compared to 15 over rest of the body. So you need to take care of your lips and protect them, much more than you do for the rest of your body. Essentially, protect your lips against the environment just like you would protect your skin, with moisturizers, sunscreen et al. It might be a good idea, however, to avoid regular usage of lip-balms that are petroleum-based, as these are addictive. So look for balms that are non-petroleum based.
- If your lips are prone to dryness and cracking, check out a daily maintenance product like Blistex Revitaliser, which has been shown in trials to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the surface of the lips in one month. Available at most chemists, it contains AHAs (skin-exfoliating alpha-hydroxy-acids), moisturisers, vitamins A and E and an SPF 15.
- Lips are one of the most exposed areas of skin, yet they have an extremely thin outer layer and few sebaceous glands. Centrally heated offices (which can be particularly dry) and whipping winter winds both take their toll. If you are going skiing or to hotter climes, remember that lips contain no melanin and can quickly become badly burnt without protection.
Lip care Tips
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