The importance of lip care –

Much is said about the health of the skin, nails and hair. But when it comes to the lips, many may think that “just apply a little lipstick” is the key to all problems. The truth is that our lips are in constant contact with acidic or alkaline substances due to the food we eat, mouthwashes (such as toothpaste or mouthwash) and other potentially contaminating substances. Therefore, taking care of this region is extremely important to avoid inflammation and infections.

“Most of the population is unaware of the importance of lip care. Commonly, we remember this only in winter, when dryness, cracking and flaking are more frequent. However, lips require special care throughout the year. Thus, the search for alternatives aimed at lip hydration is essential”, says Claudia Coralpharmaceutical specialist in assets.

morning care routine

Fernanda Chauvinpharmaceutical biochemistry specialist in dermatocosmetics, recommends the use of:

moisturizers with hyaluronic acid and d-panthenol;
sunscreen.

Hyaluronic Acid is a substance naturally produced by the human body, which is related to the sustaining, filling and moisturizing the skin. Over time, the body decreases the production of this substance, contributing to the appearance of wrinkles and expression lines, accompanied by skin dryness. Therefore, from the age of 25, when the decline of its natural production begins, it is recommended that actives that present hyaluronic acid in their composition are increasingly present in the daily skin care routine and lips. D-panthenol, in addition to hydrating, occludes, keeping moisture inside the skin.

In addition, sunscreens are also indispensable for the lips. But remember that it alone is not enough. “The use of specific lip balms is extremely important. These may contain Solar Filter, but they must contain regenerating and moisturizing actives”, says the professional.

night care routine

At bedtime, the professional recommends using:

lip scrubs;
oils and butter like Shea butter.

According to her, lip scrub can help with one of the discomforts that are most observed on the lips – the famous skin. it can be done once a week, gently. “For this, edible exfoliants are the best option, as they are formulated specifically for this region, in which chemical substances that can damage the oral mucosa should not be used,” shares Fernanda.

But oils and butter contain regenerating action, so that the skin recovers from the damage it suffered during the day while you sleep.

EXTRA HELP: Hydra Lips

In addition to investing in home care, there are quick, non-invasive treatments that can be done in the office to help with care.

the beautician Jacqueline Ray explains that hydra lips is a lip revitalization technique. “To carry out this technique, we use an electric pen called dermapen that makes micro holes in the skin, stimulating the body to produce collagen. Taking advantage of these ‘little holes’, we do a drug delivery, that is, a delivery of actives (such as hyaluronic acid) that will penetrate deeper and help lip hydration. Active ingredients can also be used to help recover lip volume lost over the years”.

Practically painless, the technique can be performed in a minimum interval of 21 days between one session and another, promises more hydrated, slightly voluminous and defined lips, in addition to being a good choice to treat “barcode” wrinkles around the lips, according to the professional.