Lips are perhaps the most important decoration of anywomen and are second only to their eyes. That is why it is so important to take care of the beauty and - most importantly - the health of your lips. Although these two concepts are inextricably linked - no health, no beauty. Agree, no lipstick will look impressive enough if you apply it to dry, chapped lips. But dryness and cracking of the lips are the most common problem. Sooner or later, most people face it - some less often, some - more often. In most cases, a person simply does not pay much attention to this problem, simply brushing it off like an annoying fly. And it is in vain, because the problem does not go away. At best, it disappears for a while, hiding in the depths of the body. And chapped lips will recur again and again, and constantly worsen. At first, the skin will simply peel, then crack, and then "angular cheilitis" will become your usual companion. So is it worth letting it get to this point? After all, the more neglected the situation, the more difficult and longer the treatment will be.
Causes of Lip Cracking
Of course, nothing happens for no reason,without reason. And as everyone knows, in order to eliminate the consequence, you first need to eliminate the cause itself. This truth is also relevant in this case. Therefore, before starting treatment, let's first figure out what are the causes of cracks on the lips.
- Dry skin
Excessive dryness of the skin on the lips isthe most common reason for their cracking. There are many reasons why the skin of the lips can be dry. Firstly, these are cosmetics. Decorative lipstick and/or lip gloss are in the arsenal of almost every woman. But they contain a large number of dyes that corrode the skin of the lips. This happens especially often in the cold season. And women have to treat cracks for a long time and persistently. And there is no need to talk about frost at all - lipstick simply hardens and causes dry lips. Therefore, if you do not agree under any pretext to refuse to use cosmetics in the winter, then at least apply hygienic lipstick as the first layer. And in no case do not forget about the need to cleanse the skin of the lips before going to bed. Some kind of moisturizer will also come in handy. In extreme cases, any vegetable oil will do.
- Allergy to toothpaste
You might be surprised, but very often crackson the lips appear due to allergies to toothpaste. This is especially true for fluoride toothpastes - they not only irritate the skin of the lips, but also lead to its dehydration. And the person does not even know about his allergy. Therefore, the first thing to do when faced with chapped lips is to change your usual toothpaste. Ideally, you should try toothpaste for the smallest children. However, do not expect an immediate effect - observe the condition of the skin of the lips for at least a couple of weeks.
- Smoking
Nicotine has the most adverse effect onthe condition of the whole organism, including the skin of the lips. It becomes very dry and, as a result, cracks badly. There are two ways out - either quit smoking (which is most desirable), or use a large number of moisturizers.
- The state of human health
In some cases, the condition of the lips is a reflectiongeneral health. For example, sometimes chapped lips can be a consequence of a lack of vitamins B and C, as well as an excess of vitamin A. By the way, in this case, not only the lips suffer, but also the nails and hair. In this case, you will need to consult a doctor who will help you choose an optimally balanced diet and, if necessary, prescribe a multivitamin complex. In some cases, cracks in the lips can be a direct consequence of various diseases - most often of the gastrointestinal tract. Less often - infectious diseases, herpes, candidiasis. In this case, you will not be able to cope with the problem on your own - only a doctor can help, who will not only diagnose the disease, but also select the optimal treatment.
- External factors
The skin on the lips is very, very delicate andsensitive, so it is very easy to injure it. That is why lips can crack - wind, cold, low skin moisture, bad habits like biting a pencil - all this should be avoided. Or additionally protect the lips. And if cracks do appear, treatment should be started as soon as possible.
Treatment of cracks in the lips
If cracks do appear, they need to be treated.so as not to aggravate the situation even more. We offer you several excellent products that will bring your lips into order in the shortest possible time. The treatment is very simple and does not require much effort.
- Moisturizing Masks
If the skin on your lips is too chapped,Try making the following masks. For example, an apple mask. Grate half a sweet apple on a plastic grater, melt two tablespoons of butter in a water bath, mix everything thoroughly. Apply this mask to your lips before going to bed for about 15 minutes. Then wash off and lubricate your lips with hygienic lipstick. You can only store the mask in the refrigerator, in a tightly closed glass container, for no more than three days. If you have carrots on hand, you can make the following mask. Squeeze out one tablespoon of carrot juice, mix with one tablespoon of fatty cottage cheese and apply a thick layer to your lips. Leave on your lips for 30 minutes, then wash off and apply hygienic lipstick. You cannot store such a mask, so make a fresh one every day.
- Regenerating agents
In addition to masks, you can use otherRestorative products. You don’t have time to bother with preparing various masks? You can do it even easier — before going to bed, apply a thick layer of regular butter to cleansed lips, leave for 30 minutes. This procedure should be done at least several times a week. Another very effective and simple remedy for treating cracks is honey. Cleanse your lips, apply honey and leave for 15 minutes. Then rinse with water and use hygienic lipstick. Please note — honey is a very strong allergen! If you have already had an allergic reaction to honey, such treatment is strictly contraindicated for you. If the cracks are very deep, prepare the following cream. Melt three tablespoons of butter in a water bath, add 1/2 spoon of cocoa and mix thoroughly, bring to a boil. Then pour into a glass container, place in the refrigerator. Lubricate the cracks as often as possible, but not less than five times a day. Such treatment should be carried out until the cracks disappear completely. But we must not forget about prevention - to avoid having to start treatment again, apply ointment to your lips twice a week - this will prevent them from cracking again. And, of course, do not forget about preventive measures. Only in this case will your lips be beautiful, soft and smooth. We recommend reading:
