What it is and what it is for?
The skin on the lips is different from the skin on the face. Cracked, dry lips, with small loose skin and wounds are characteristics of lack of hydration and normal lack of routine care with the region. In this way, the lip treatment serves to avoid these problems and keep the lips beautiful, healthy and hydrated.
What are the most used ingredients and their function?
Beeswax helps to improve the texture of the lips, leaving them soft, smooth and protected.
Almond oil has a high hydrating power and is rich in vitamins such as A, B and E. Cocoa butter is an emollient and helps to moisturize dry lips. In addition, it has a pleasant aroma and is not sticky in the mouth.
Coconut oil is consistent when in the refrigerator, but in contact with the heat of the skin, it loses the butter texture and becomes liquid again.
Macadamia oil is nourishing and perfect for moisturizing lips and other dry areas.
Which types exist and what are their differences?
Stem Cell Nano Filler Lip Contour by Mesoestetic is the first filler based on extracts of plant stem cells and hyaluronic acid specifically designed for the treatment of the delicate area around the lips. This exclusive combination acts synergistically and allows a double effect: Stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, prolonging cell life; Hyaluronic acid fills the thinnest areas, providing support to the cells generated.
Benefiance Full Correction Lip Treatment by Shiseido is a very rich moisturizing balm that highlights the contours of the lips and gives them a full appearance while promoting a beautiful luminous texture. With the first application, it transforms the smoothness, elasticity and appearance of the lips. It gives them shine and dimension and reduces the visibility of signs of aging such as fine lines, dryness and dull appearance.
Lips Stick by Neutrogena is a moisturizing and repairing lip stick for dry and chapped skin. Rich in glycerin, deeply moisturizes the lips, repairs cuts and protects from dehydration. The skin is soft and comfortable. Immediately relieves and moisturizes dry lips, leaving them soft and smooth. Prevents the appearance of cracks.
Nose and Lip Balm by Neutrogena is a balm that instantly relieves and moisturizes dry and chapped nose and lips. Immediately relieves, intensely moisturizes and repairs cracks, leaving the skin on the nose and lips smooth and hydrated. Prevents the appearance of cracks. It is a hypoallergenic balm with a smooth and oily texture, with a high degree of permanence in the lip mucosa. It is recommended to use morning and night, renewing the order during the day, if it is considered convenient. Thanks to the moisturizing action of the Norwegian formula, this balm intensely nourishes dry and damaged lips and nose, providing immediate hydration. Softens dry and chapped lips, leaving them protected day after day.
What is the most used packaging format and what are the most frequent sizes?
Exists in the shape of a tube, jar and stick, the size varies from 10gr to 30gr.
What to take into account when choosing a lip treatment?
To choose a product for the treatment of lips it is advisable to take into account the type of your skin, to choose the correct product. The lips are very delicate because the skin in this area is thinner and less elastic and that is why it is so common to have dry and even chapped lips.
What are the recommendations for use and tips?
Exfoliate your lips to remove dead cells. Invest in specific exfoliants for the region, as they have smaller granules and are less abrasive. Do this once a week and in a very gentle way, so as not to hurt the place.
Use products rich in repairing and moisturizing assets, such as vitamin E, and cocoa butter. These assets will help to restore and repair the lip barrier. Avoid contact of the lips with saliva, as it has an acid pH and contributes to the dryness of the region.
Drink plenty of water (at least 2 liters per day) to help hydrate the body and, consequently, the lips. Dehydration is one of the main causes of dry lips. Do not pull the skin off your lips or bite it. Doing so will hurt the area and cause irritation and pain. Remember, too, that running your tongue over your mouth will impair healing.
Avoid foods that generate some type of inflammation in the body, acids, spices, fats and fried foods.
What are the pros and cons of using a lip treatment?
If you have very sensitive, chapped or dry lips you should check the composition of the product in order to make sure that it will not be harmful. Depending on the purpose of the treatment you choose, it can bring numerous benefits, such as: moisturizing, nourishing and repairing the lips; can repair cuts and protect from dehydration; it can also promote more beautiful, smoother and healthier lips.
In certain cases, allergic reactions can be triggered by these products. In such cases, it will be important to check the composition of the product and make sure that none of them could be harmful to the skin.
