Lip care- What and How?

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Lip care- What and How?

• Dry lips again? 
• We get it, friend. We all have that day where we
  are sitting by our window looking at the
  billboard outside, trying to get the most amazing
  lips portrayed by that model on that big screen.
  But we forget chap stick or our lipstick alone
  isnt going to make that happen.
• But dont you worry your pretty little head. We
  got you!
• The first step to any natural lip care routine is
  to know why your lips are dry in the first place.
  And there are loads of things that will dry out
  your lips.
• Dehydration
• Dry, chapped lips are a common sign of
  dehydration. Solve this problem by drinking more
  water, eating more watery fruits, and limiting
  that caffeine intake.
• Sun exposure
• Small amounts of sun exposure can cause big
  issues. Protecting your lips by covering up with
  a scarf or face mask when going outside could be
  helpful. Use a humidifier if you work or live in
  a dry building.

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Licking Lips

• Its really hard to resist that when your lips
  are dry, isnt it? But every time you lick, you
  put saliva into your skin. The chemicals in your
  saliva help break down food for digestion. So, by
  nature, they also break down the skin around your
  lips. Its time to stop all the lip licking. You
  may want to take a sip of water every time you
  feel the urge to lick instead.

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• Your Diet
• Some citrus and salty foods irritate your lips.
  Add a moderate amount of coconut oil, walnuts, or
  other nutrient-dense fats to your meals.
• Nutrient Deficiencies
• Low amounts of iron, zinc, or B vitamins can also
  be a solid reason for the demise of your lips.
  Increase your servings of fruits and vegetables
  every day to
• ensure your body has what it needs. Also,
  consider adding a multivitamin as well.
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• Easons for dry Lips
• Whats the first thing that comes to your mind
  when your lips dry out? Lip balm, of course!
• But as it turns out, conventional lip products
  are often filled with ingredients that can make
  your lips worse, not better. Check out the
  ramifications of your
• favourite products-
• Petroleum
• All that good Vaseline is derived from the same
  stuff you put in your car. The manufacturing
  process used to refine this ingredient causes
  potentially toxic
• results. Google Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
  and see for yourself.
• Parabens
• Parabens really mess with your endocrine system.
  It would do you real good staying away from them.
  Theyre also common in conventional lip balms,so
• be alert and check for them in the ingredients.

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Chemical sunscreens

• Chemical sunscreens are always there in lip balms
  with SPF. They are known for causing allergic
  reactions, so avoid any balms with oxybenzone and
  homosalate.

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What can I do better?

• Lots of things! First, you can do something to
  soothe and moisturize dry lips. Look for products
  with great ingredients. For example-
• Sugar
• Sugar has a gentle and natural way to slough dead
  skin cells from your lips. This type of
  exfoliation will help keep your lips soft and
  bubbly. With sugar, you also dont have to worry
  about its environmental impact completelysafe
• Beeswax
• Beeswax naturally forms a barrier on the surface
  of your skin. This keeps moisture in and the
  elements out. It wont cause irritation or clog
  your pores, but it will help relieve itching and
  discomfort. Oh, and it has a naturally sweet
  smell and taste, which is definitely something
  you want when youre thinking about lip products.
• Natural Extracts and oils
• Natural extracts are the best alternative to
  artificial flavours. They make your lip
  products taste great with some other benefits
  your lips will love. Look for the ones with
  antibacterial properties that support healing in
  chapped or cracked lips. Natural oils like
  coconut and jojoba deliver those gorgeous
  nutrients and healthy fats to your lips. This
  will help them stay naturally smooth and
  nourished. These oils also help treat dry skin,
  making it easier and faster to heal chapped lips.