Improve Lip Health For a Long Lasting Pucker

Our lips are exposed to a lot –– the environment, food, and even other people. With all these elements at play, it’s no wonder that sometimes they need some extra support. If you’re looking to help boost your lip health, try out the tips below.

Keep Lips Hydrated

Lip hydration is the most important –– and sometimes overlooked –– aspect of their overall health. Properly moisturized lips will maintain their protective barriers, and keep the skin nourished and intact. Depending on your body mass, try to drink approximately nine cups of water per day to keep yourself hydrated.

Moisturize Your Lips

For lips, topical hydration is critical. Make sure to carry a balm with natural ingredients, and try to avoid parabens, alcohols and artificial colors. Also, try to keep from licking your lips, especially if they’re already chapped. Our saliva contains digestive enzymes that can break down delicate skin.

Nourish Lips From Within

The best way to ensure long-term lip and mouth health is to supplement with skin-healthy probiotics and zinc. They help to fortify your immune defenses, which can ultimately result in a clear, glowing complexion. The best probiotic strains for skin health include L.acidophilus and L.rhamnosus.

Exfoliate Lips Often

If you’re feeling a lot of buildup on your lips, try gently exfoliating them with a mixture of brown sugar and olive oil. The latter will help naturally moisturize, while the sugar works as a gentle exfoliant to help slough away dead skin cells.

Protect Your Lips

We tend to forget that we need to protect our lips from the sun, too. Try to find a natural lip balm that includes a broad-spectrum 25 SPF. Zinc has also been found to help promote sun protection.1 

With so many factors fighting against the health of your lips, it’s important to maintain a regular skincare routine. Keeping these tips in mind will go a long way toward promoting healthy, nourished lips. 

Sources

1. https://chriskresser.com/nutrition-for-healthy-skin-part-1/