InFluential_Magazine_May_June_2017

IN FLUENCE
Health & Wellness
LIPS CAN BE
ESPECIALLY
SUSCEPTIBLE TO
THE ELEMENTS,
LEAVING THEM
DRY AND CHAPPED.
HOW TO KEEP LIPS
HEALTHY AND
HYDRATED
T
o keep your pucker healthy and hydrated,
consider the following tips from the makers of
Carmex lip balms, and Dr. Neil Sadick, M.D., a New York
City-based dermatologist.
kPHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF DJILE – FOTOLIA.COM.
• Lower humidity can deplete and dehydrate lips. While
it can be tempting to lick one’s lips, unfortunately, this
approach will only make the problem worse -- as saliva
draws moisture out of the lips as it evaporates. Instead, keep
lips hydrated from the inside out by drinking plenty of water.
• Use moisturizing lip balms with ingredients that
will seal in moisture and stay on your lips. If you are
not allergic to sunscreen, use a product with SPF 15 or
higher, such as the Carmex Lip Balm Stick, to protect
from the sun - not just on sunny days, but every day.
Make a habit of applying lip balm three to four times
daily, ensuring that one application is before bedtime.
• Avoid high gloss lipsticks with little-to-no color.
They can be potentially harmful to lips because they
can attract UV rays. Avoid these shades entirely or try a
triple-layer approach for added protection: first apply a
lip balm with SPF, followed by a colored lipstick, then
finish it off with some shine.
• Cover your face, especially on windy days. Use a
scarf to cover your lips when the wind starts blowing.
• When indoors, consider using a humidifier in dry
environments to help moisturize your skin and lips.
More healthy lip tips can be found at mycarmex.com.
There is no reason to suffer through chapped, cracked
lips. Great habits, such as applying a moisturizing lip
balm or lip balm that contains SPF, can help you keep
your lips healthy and moisturized. (StatePoint) l
58 FLUENTIAL
MAY / JUNE 2017