Lips are among the most vulnerable parts in our body. The skin on the lips is ultra-sensitive. They are made up of only 3 to 5 layers of skin. The skin on lips is much thinner than the skin on the other parts of body Lips do not have oil glands like normal skin affecting their ability to generate oils for lip skin protection. Hence the only source of natural moisture is saliva inside the mouth. Lips get constant impact due to eating and drinking food items of varied temperature, texture etc. Environmental factors such as dust, exposure to the sun, cold temperatures, dry weather, affects the lips. All these factors can lead to cracks, dryness and chapped lips.
Why to use Lip balm?
Lip balm acts as a barrier between lips and the environment. It forms a protective layer on lips and lock moisture in for a long time. There are many lip balms in the market, but Organic lip balms are more effective & safe compared to other lip balms. Lip balm helps to keep the lips moisturised. It brings them back to their health with a radiant glow. Organic Lip balm helps to nourish, soothe and replenish lips with their natural glow. They are also easy to use and carry around.
When to use lip balm?
Organic Lip balm lock in moisture, keep lips hydrated, soft and shiny. Hence it can be can used regularly. It can be used more than once a day if lips are very dry, cracked & chapped, especially in winters.
How to use lip balms?
Lip balm must be handy so it can be used as and when required. It can be applied by taking a sufficient amount of balm on clean finger and gently rubbing it on the lips. It must be applied in circular motion on lips to form even thin coating. Some lip balms come with an applicator cylindrical tube which can be used directly on the lips.
What precautions must be followed?
While using lip balm, some simple tips can provide better protection of lips. Here are some simple tips for lip care.
1. Exfoliate Regularly
Remove dry, dead skin flakes by gently brushing your lips with a wet, soft toothbrush or washcloth. Wet a napkin or a toothbrush and gently rub lips with it in gentle movements. This removes dead skin and the dry outer layer of the lips, while also improving blood circulation. Scrubbing is important for healthy and soft lips. Use any mild scrub or make lip scrub at home with rock sugar.
2. Keep Lips Hydrated
Staying hydrated is most important things when it comes to healthy lips. Unlike the rest of skin, lips tend to dry out and become chapped easily since they do not contain oil glands. Drink lots of water to keep lips from drying out. The air around tends to dry out lips while in sleep. Hence use a hydrating lip cream, petroleum jelly, cream, raw milk or ghee (clarified butter) before sleep.
3. Moisturise Regularly
Lips receive a lot of sun exposure particularly the bottom lip. So it’s important that daytime lip product includes an SPF 15 or higher sunscreen. Use aloe vera gel to soothe and hydrate dry lips. Use nourishing oils to massage lips for about 5 minutes every day. This improves the blood circulation in lips and give nutrients that are needed. Have a good creamy and hydrating lip balm while traveling.
4. Do not Touch or Lick Lips:
Lips do not have any protection of their own, which means that each time you touch them or lick them, they are getting directly affected. Never lick lips. It might feel good for the moment and also feel hydrating for lips. But once the saliva evaporates, it will leave the lips even drier. The enzymes in the saliva are simply too harsh on delicate lips. Use a damp cotton ball and wipe lips clean.
5. Prime & protect Lips
Before applying lipstick, lightly brush lips with almond or coconut oil. Wait for a few minutes and then apply lipstick. Since, the lips have no natural protection, wearing a lipstick will help you add a layer to them. Using lipsticks protects lips from the sun, dry air, dirt and other outside factors. Using lip balm acts as a protective layer, keeping the lips moisturised and prevents them from drying out.
The moha Herbal Lip Balm in an excellent moisturizer from Charak Pharma. It nourishes and softens the lips thereby preventing dryness, chapping & cracking. It has Apricot oil which is rich in vitamin E and anti-oxidants, moisturizes and heals cracked. It also contains Almond oil, that are rich in essential fatty acids moisturizes lips and prevents darkening of lips due to sun damage. Olive oil in moha Herbal Lip Balm contains vitamin A that reduces inflammation and heals cracked lips. It nourishes the lips leaving them baby soft and healthy. It also contains Wheat Germ oil which nourishes and softens the lips. Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Vitamin D and fatty acids in Wheat germ oil nourish cracked lips and hydrate them naturally. Honey in moha Herbal Lip Balm heals cracked lips, reduces their pigmentation and also moisturizes them.
