To get rid of chapped lips ...

To get rid of chapped lips ...

The lips are particularly sensitive because of the large amount of nerve endings therein. They react particularly acute in the cold and wind.

In the skin of the lips will sebaceous glands. So they have a great shortage of moisture and often lose their normal appearance, and cracks and inflammation, change color and even shape.

Can sometimes develop cheilitis (inflammation of the lips). The main reason for it are unfavorable weather conditions (wind, low humidity, etc.), but this condition can also be caused by stress, allergic reaction to lipstick, toothpaste, because of vitamin deficiency.

Lips must be moistened at any time of day, including at night. In general cases, dermatologists recommend the use of special lipstick that protects lips from drying and cracking.

In cold and windy weather is good to put balm on your lips. It nourishes, softens, moisturizes, protects against wind and cold, gives a natural shine and elasticity and promotes healing of wounds.

There are nourishing creams and balms that it is advisable to use at night. They help preserve moisture in the skin of the lips during sleep.

If your lips peel once a week can anoint them with linseed with cream or honey.

It is recommended in winter to abstain from the use of decorative lipstick. Contained therein kompenenti and colorants clog the pores, with the result that the skin can not breathe well and dried.

Evening gently clean your lips with a cosmetic milk or tonic, apply moisturizer on them.

Decline of creams that contain salicylic acid and Retin A - they dry out the skin.

If the poor condition of your lips is caused by an allergy, seek consultation with a specialist, but immediately cancel agents which cause ....

... In the toothpaste that is cinnamate, and in the means of protection by solar rays - oksibenzonat.

If you can not solve the problems themselves with their lips, seek the help of a dermatologist. The reasons may be autoimmune or infectious diseases. Changes in the lips can occur and pathology of various organs and systems.

Do not forget about "grandmothers advice", although their effectiveness is much smaller. And yet - to soften the lips, you can use vegetable oil (preferably olive oil), which should place as a base under lipstick.

If you want to achieve better results, with integrated:

• Several times a week do you mask with cottage cheese and sour cream, grated apple and milk, honey, olive oil or beet juice.

• For the lips should take care and "inside" - by eating correctly. Reduce fat products, strong spices and alcohol, and using the test fruit, vegetables and nuts. Drink every day 1.5-2 liters of water.

• Particularly useful are dairy foods. Enzymes and bacteria contained in saliva can cause cracks on the lips, and the milk contains substances that neutralize these microorganisms. Bacteria can damage especially if you have a bad habit of licking his lips, for example, when you're nervous. In this case you can opt habit by anoint his lips with aloe juice.