In windy weather, the skin of the lips is most affected, as it is very delicate. When weathering, a person feels dry lips, resulting in an irresistible desire to lick them, which leads to a violation of the microflora of the epidermis. Then peeling, a feeling of tightness, and then cracks, which are characterized by soreness, will also be added to the uncomfortable sensations.
Dry lips: causes.
In addition to adverse weather conditions, the occurrence of such an ailment can be affected by a whole range of other reasons. For example, insufficient moisture entering the body. It has long been known that in addition to tea, coffee, broths and juices, an average person should drink up to two liters of water during the day. And coffee and alcoholic beverages contribute to the draining of the whole organism. Dry lips can be caused by vitamin deficiency, especially with a lack of vitamin A, B12, E and, of course, C.
The state of the nervous system affects the activity of all internal organs, as well as on the skin. Therefore, it should be remembered that regular stress and severe depression will definitely affect your health. Dry lips appear mainly in people engaged in heavy physical labor or exhausting mental work. In order to be healthy, both soul and body, you must protect yourself from the effects of social factors.
Do not be surprised at the occurrence of this problem during or after an infectious disease, as well as with the development of an allergic reaction to any component of the medication taken.
So, if dry lips are already there, then this ailment needs to be combated. First of all, you should "nourish" the body and ensure the flow of the required volume of fluid. In addition, you must completely review your diet. Vitamin A deficiency is easy to fill by eating more fish and other seafood; fruits are best preferred apricots and carrots. Vitamin B12 is enriched with cheese, pork or beef heart and liver. Everyone knows that vitamin C is found in large quantities in citrus fruits, for example, in grapefruits, tangerines and oranges, but it is also found in rosehips, blackcurrant berries and sea buckthorn. As an additional help, you can purchase any vitamin complex, since modern pharmacies are ready to offer a wide range of these products.
Dry lips can be prevented if you properly care for your skin. For example, in winter and summer, when the skin is exposed to cold wind or ultraviolet rays, it is necessary to constantly nourish and moisturize the lips. Vegetable oils, especially sea buckthorn, which is known for its healing properties, perfectly cope with this task.
From traditional medicine, the following mask worked well: we mix honey and petroleum jelly in equal proportions, apply and leave for 15 minutes. The positive effect of such a drug can be noticed immediately after removing the mask from the lips. Instead of new-fangled balms and other cosmetic products, many people prefer to use a completely ordinary baby cream, because it was created specifically for the baby’s skin and does not contain harmful impurities. Moreover, the skin of the lips should be treated after each meal, before bedtime, and even after a smoked cigarette.
Periodically, a lip massage should be performed that will improve blood circulation, which means that it will not allow the occurrence of dryness. But before that, you should thoroughly soften the skin with a tea-based compress that needs to be kept for about 20 minutes. Massage is carried out either with the fingertips, slightly pressing, or with a soft toothbrush, making circular movements. And remember that if there are even small cracks, such a procedure can only do harm.