Summer and winter, the lips are on the front line, constantly exposed to external aggressions (UV, cold, wind, pollution). 5 times thinner than the skin of the face, they are particularly vulnerable, a fragility that requires pampering them with a skincare routine.
1. Thorough cleaning
The lips are in almost non-stop contact with multiple substances liable to abuse them such as saliva, salty and acidic foods which dry them out. Morning and evening, we clear up with a make-up remover, preferably in cream or oil texture, gently massaged with the fingers in small circular movements, the right gesture for also stimulate micro blood circulation and restore shine.
2. Maximum hydration
Deprived of a hydrolipidic film, the lips are more prone to dehydration. Their essential ally, a nourishing and moisturizing balm applied without moderation morning and evening, as a touch-up during the day for protect, the smooth, the soften with maximum comfort. We choose it nude or tinted rich in vegetable oils (coconut, jojoba, castor,…), shea butter, beeswax,… and with an SPF, it’s even better.
3. A gentle scrub
Its advantages ? eliminate dead cells, boost radiance and stimulate cell regeneration, the key to a smooth and full mouth. Once a week, we exfoliate delicately with a specific lip scrub, think of it a lip balm with a few grains of sugar does the job perfectly.
4. Facial gymnastics
The lips are made up of muscle tissue, the tone allows slow down the appearance of fine lines with the added bonus of plump effect. Regularly doing a simple exercise can really change the way they smile. It is enough to pronounce the vowels of the alphabet while accentuating the movements of the mouth. No need for a mirror, easy, fast, you can do it anywhere, the right timing: 5 minutes a day.
5. An ad hoc power supply
What we eat has a direct impact on the well-being of our skin. The ideal is to bet on foods rich in vitamins. The winning trio? the vitamins A, B and E which rehydrate the mucous membranes, produce antibodies that repair lips and protect them from external aggressions. The perfect plate: salmon, avocado, green vegetables, parsley, almonds, whole grains, the right combo for healthy lips and luscious. And of course we do not forget to drink 1.5 L of water per day.