Lip care - page 3

Lip care includes products intended for hydration, protection, softening and a better appearance of the lips. The skin of the lips is thin, sensitive and easily loses moisture, so dryness, tightness, cracking and flaking are common problems, especially during cold weather, wind, sun exposure or frequent lip licking.

Within the Face cosmetics category, lip care products are selected according to need: daily hydration, protection against drying, repair of chapped lips or the aesthetic effect of shine. Regular care helps lips feel softer, smoother and more comfortable.

If lips are often dry and chapped, it is useful to pay attention to overall skin hydration, gentle product choice and protection from external factors. More advice about dry skin and the skin barrier is available in Dry skin – how to care for it and which cream is best.

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Who is lip care for?

• People with dry, chapped or sensitive lips
• Daily protection of lips from wind, cold and drying
• People who often feel tightness, stinging or flaking of the lips
• A more cared-for, softer and smoother appearance of the lips
• People who want a combination of care and glossy aesthetic effect

How to choose lip care products?

For more intensive care of dry and chapped lips, products from the Lip balm category are a good choice. Balms are used when lips need protection, softening and comfort.

For practical everyday care, especially during the day, you can view the Stick lip balm category. These products are suitable for frequent application and carrying in a bag, pocket or cosmetic pouch.

If you want a cared-for look with a glossy finish, Lip gloss can be selected. Lip gloss can be used alone or over another product when a fresher and more emphasized lip appearance is desired.

How to care for lips properly?

Lip care works best when done regularly, not only when the lips are already dry or chapped. Balm or stick balm is applied several times a day, especially before going outside, before sleeping and after eating or drinking if the product is removed.

It is important to avoid frequent lip licking, biting chapped skin and aggressive exfoliation. If lips are very sensitive, choose mild products and avoid combining too many fragranced or potentially irritating formulas.

Lip care in winter and summer

In winter, lips often crack due to cold weather, wind and dry indoor air. During this period, richer balms and protective products can help reduce the feeling of tightness.

In summer, lips need sun protection, especially if you spend time outdoors. Lips can also become darker, dry or more sensitive due to UV exposure, so protection is an important part of the daily routine.

Pharmacist’s advice

If lips are constantly chapped, painful, bleeding, stinging or the changes keep returning despite regular care, consider possible irritation, allergy, lip-licking habit or external factors. In case of cracks in the corners of the mouth, pronounced redness, swelling, blisters, cold sores, allergic reaction or changes that do not pass, advice from a doctor, dermatologist or pharmacist is recommended.

Ljubica Barbulović, Master of Pharmacy

Tips and useful guides

• Dry skin – how to care for it and which cream is best
• How to reduce facial redness