Tips to avoid dry lips in the cold –

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All it takes is the cold to face the lips dry out. even before the winter arrive, the region can be irritated, painful and with small wounds, depending on the situation. “The low temperature favors the condition and can even cause cracks“, says Adilson Costa, dermatologist from São Paulo.

Before going out to do anything for hydrate lips, check out some really effective tips to make them soft and smooth – even on the coldest of days!

1. Avoid running your tongue over your lips

Practice is common in an attempt to relieve the burning sensation, but it does not bring benefits – on the contrary! “Saliva has a more acidic pH than saliva. skin and ends up drying it out”, explains Adilson.

2. Use the right moisturizers

When choosing a moisturizer, choose those made with hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, ceramides and omega-3 and 6 in the composition. Thus, you avoid water loss in the region. “If they have sunscreen, even better, because the sun also dries out the lips”, says the doctor.

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3. Escape homemade tricks

If you are a fan of the treatments of beauty home made, be careful! No applying vaseline, silicone hair or body moisturizer in the mouth. “These products are not appropriate for the area”, he says. Prefer cosmetics suitable for the region and, if you want to test something you’ve seen around, talk to a dermatologist first.

4. Bet on lipsticks to hydrate

A makeup is your ally in the fight against dryness, you know? You lipsticks Moisturizers increase the moisture in the lips and therefore greatly improve the appearance of the region. You must also have a lip balm always at hand – which can be used alone or before a stronger lipstick.