We may all be avoiding turning the central heating on but there is no getting away from the fact that autumn is here. This is a great time to review your skincare routine and ensure lips are well supported to stay healthy as the seasons change.
Without oils & waxes to nourish, hydrate and reduce trans epidermal water loss (TEWL) lips can dehydrate and become dry very easily, setting up a dehydration-dryness-inflammation cycle that, once established, can linger through autumn & winter 😬 😱 😬
💋 The best lip care is preventative lip care.
💋 Healthy lips cope with environmental challenges far more easily than unhealthy/stressed lips.
UVA is constant throughout the seasons and unlike UVB doesn't decrease in autumn and winter, and the trigger for a lot of dry chapped lips often starts with UV damage.
💋 Daily broad spectrum UVA & UVB protection is an essential part of a year round regime to support & keep lips healthy through all seasons.
💋 Top tip: Gentle weekly exfoliation with a damp muslin cloth or flannel will also help remove old skin, help oils penetrate more deeply and is far more effective than aggressive sugar scrubs, which cause micro-damage & inflammation & often further exacerbate dryness long term
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