Did you know that one of the secrets to looking younger than your age is to maintain plumpness on your lips?
Did you know that one of the secrets to looking younger than your age is to maintain plumpness on your lips?
When it comes to anti-ageing skincare, there are tonnes of products dedicated to various parts of the body, but one of the areas that we often neglect is the lips. As we mature, collagen production slows down and the body experiences an overall loss in collagen, which is responsible for keeping skin nice and plump and youthful. This in turn affects the lips, causing them to look thinner and more susceptible to lines and dryness.
But we shouldn’t wait till these signs appear before we tend to our lips. Prolong the plumpness of your pout with our simple, effective anti-ageing tips.
LIP-PLUMPING TIPS
1 Stop smoking The action of holding a cigarette in the mouth might not seem tedious, but over time this causes stress on the skin around the lips, forming wrinkles. Studies have also shown that smoking creates enzymes that destroys collagen and inhibits its production.
2 Apply sunscreen on your lips There’s been a lot of emphasis sun protection for your skin, but your lips should also be protected from damaging UV rays. Choose a lip balm which contains SPF to minimise sun damage.
3 Don’t forget to exfoliate It can be tempting to pick at dry skin on the lips, but doing so can damage the skin on and also cause unsightly bleeding. Exfoliating your lips gently will help to stimulate blood circulation and allow your lipcare products to penetrate more easily as well.
Rely On A Good Lip Balm
Lip balms aren’t just reserved for dry weather and vacations. If lip thinning and lines are a concern, choose lip balms from the Mentholatum Water Lip or Sugar Lip series. Water Lip contains super hyaluronic acid and collagen to hydrate lips and help them retain moisture, while SPF 15 / PA+ protects against the sun. If you want to add a touch of colour, use Sugar Lip which is infused with super hyaluronic acid and ceramide to repair and moisturise lips.
PROVEN TO PROTECT With its 126-year history in lip care, Mentholatum marries the tradition of healing apothecary and modern science to develop its extensive range of lip care products which cater to every lip concern. The nourishing formulas glide on smoothly to soothe, heal and moisturise even the driest of lips.
