According to dermatologists, frequent use of lip balm, especially in the cold season, only hurts you.
When the lips dry out, the deep layers of the skin receive a signal: it's time to renew the cells. But if you constantly apply balm to your lips, then you get a vicious circle: the skin does not renew itself well, because there is no corresponding signal for this, accordingly it remains dry, which means that even more is applied to it balm.
In addition, dry lips are a sign of general dehydration. And it's easy to miss if there is always balm on the lips. Ignoring dehydration is not only harmful, but also dangerous. Lack of water in the body disrupts the functioning of internal organs, thickens the blood and leads to blood clots, slows down metabolism, impairs the functioning of the brain and heart, lowers mood and defenses organism.
In winter, it often happens that we drink less water than we should, because the cold is not conducive to drinking it. However, you need to make sure that at least 2 liters of water are drunk per day. Then the skin will be hydrated and healthy.
When should you use lip balm? In an emergency: when you are sick or in case of sudden changes in temperature.
How to replace lip balm? Vitamin E capsules, as well as face cream, will help the delicate and dry skin of the lips. In winter, it is especially important to apply the cream to the entire surface of the face, without missing lips.
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