Table of Contents
1. Use lip balm that is scented or contains menthol
2. Don’t use lip balm with SPF
3. Drinking less water
4. Often use matte lipstick
5. Using lipstick that contains glitter
6. The habit of licking lips
7. Let the sweat dry around the lips
8. Saliva comes out while sleeping
9. Rarely exfoliate your lips
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Lips
dry, cracked, even peeling is not just a matter of lack
drink
or hot weather.There are many small daily habits that we often don’t realize, but actually make the condition of our lips worse.
The skin of the lips has a much thinner structure than the rest of the body’s skin.The number of oil glands is small, so the lips are unable to maintain optimal moisture.
As a result, with the slightest care error, your lips can immediately become dry and feel sore.Here are some habits that secretly make your lips increasingly dry and damaged.
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1. Use lip balm that is scented or contains menthol
Lip balms with strong scents or containing menthol do feel soothing.However, perfume ingredients, flavors, or menthol can trigger irritation on the lips.
When irritation persists, the skin of the lips loses its ability to maintain natural moisture.As a result, it feels like lip balm no longer works.Choose products without fragrance and without a cold sensation for optimal protection.
2. Don’t use lip balm with SPF
Sun exposure not only damages facial skin, but also thinner and more sensitive lips.Without SPF, lips are susceptible to drying out, darkening, and even sunburn.
Use lip balm with a minimum of SPF 15 and reapply several times a day, especially if you are often outdoors.
3. Drinking less water
Dehydration is often first seen on the lips.Because they do not have oil glands, the lips are very dependent on adequate body fluids.
When the body lacks water, lips appear dull, lines appear, and even become chapped.Make sure to drink enough water and consume omega-3 to support skin hydration from within.
4. Often use matte lipstick
Matte lipsticks are long-lasting, but the formula is usually drier.The high wax content makes lip lines appear clearer and emphasizes chapped areas.
To make it more comfortable, apply a petroleum-based moisturizer a few days beforehand to improve the texture of your lips.
5. Using lipstick that contains glitter
Glitter looks beautiful, but its rough particles can rub the surface of your lips and trigger irritation.On sensitive lips, this condition can develop into more severe dryness.
Use lip balm or petroleum jelly as a base before using glitter products.
6. The habit of licking lips
Many people think that licking their lips can moisturize them, but it’s the opposite.Saliva contains enzymes that can damage the protective layer of the lips.
Apart from evaporating quickly, saliva actually leaves the lips drier than before.Breaking this habit can bring big changes.
7. Let the sweat dry around the lips
Sweat contains salt which can draw moisture from the skin.If left to dry, the lip area can become irritated.
After heavy activity, gently clean your face and lip area to prevent dryness due to sweat residue.
8. Saliva comes out while sleeping
Drooling while sleeping can cause irritation of the corners of the lips, known as cheilitis angularis.The area can become red, sore, or even crack.
Cleaning the mouth area before bed and using lip balm can help prevent irritation.
9. Rarely exfoliate your lips
The buildup of dead skin can prevent lip balm from being absorbed, making your lips feel dry even if you moisturize frequently.
Light exfoliation once a week using a sugar scrub, soft cloth, or soft toothbrush can help remove dead skin without hurting your lips.
Avoiding the habits above can make your lips healthier, moisturized and chapped-free.If your lips remain dry despite treatment, consider consulting a dermatologist to determine other causes.
(nga/tis)
