Lips, next to our eyes and nose, are the most noticeable feature of our faces. This past year, with mouths covered in public, many have neglected vital lip care maintenance. As we move out of a mask-wearing society, however, lips (and lip health) are going to once again become increasingly important to our overall appearance.
Lip Wear and Tear
Weather and bad personal habits dry out and age lips’ delicate skin. While allergic reactions and injuries create temporary trauma, the ambient environment is the culprit of lip problems for most. For example, many remember to don sunscreen at the beach, but don’t think to apply lip protection. Lips are extremely susceptible to sunlight, arid conditions, and cold exposure, drying out 10 times faster than the rest of the face’s skin. Therefore, protecting delicate lip skin from weather is important to maintaining young, smoother-looking lips. Similarly, extended contact with your own hands or breath (from mouth breathing) can accelerate dryness. Follow the below 10 tips to help keep those kissers in tip-top shape.
10 Tips for Healthy Lips
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE: The Joint Chiropractic — https://www.thejoint.com/ohio/mentor/mentor-17016/323043-stop-paying-lip-service-to-lip-health
C.B. James Writing 