Why apply lip balm?

The skin of the lips is thin, making it sensitive to various aggressions and prone to rapid damage. This is compounded by the absence of sebaceous glands, which reduces its insulating power. Since the skin on the lips does not produce sebum, it is necessary to strengthen its hydrolipidic film. To preserve its natural barrier and hydration level, the use of a lip balm is essential. It's important to know that lips can become dry due to:

• The acidity of saliva (moistening the lips with the tongue promotes the occurrence of chapped lips);

• The cold in winter;

• From the rain;

• Of dry air

• About air conditioning;

• From the excessive use of tobacco or alcohol...

While a standard lip balm is sufficient to nourish and hydrate lips during winter, the application of a specific treatment becomes necessary in summer. Indeed, lips produce little melanin, making them vulnerable to sunburn. To protect them from solar rays, it is appropriate to apply lip balm with a UV protection index. Don't forget to apply it during your stays in the mountains or at the beach.

Finally, lip balm is essential for treating damaged lips that may be experiencing bleeding. In this case, those enriched with healing active ingredients such as aloe vera or honey should be favored.