Tips for dry and chapped lips

The lips, which are left without air due to the masks frequently used during the pandemic period, begin to dry and crack over time with the cold weather of winter. Cracks in the lips, which are the most prone to dry skin due to the lack of oil production feature, cause bleeding and pain over time. With lip cracks The most well-known way of dealing with it is to moisturize systematically. In this week’s column, I will tell you about the care offers for dry and cracked lips and the practical offers for plump and shiny lips that you can quickly apply at home.

With the moisturizers you will use before going out in the morning and before going to bed at night. Effective methods for lips

  • Moisture vaccines, stem cell and PRP applications in lip and skin care are among the techniques we use most frequently.
  • Moisture vaccines supplemented with hyaluronic acid When injected into the lip, it combines with water molecules and gives moisture to the area where it is applied. Moisture vaccine can be applied around as well as inside the lip. A healthier appearance is obtained by increasing the lip barrier with the added amino acids and vitamins.
  • Stem cellsIn its application, in a single session, the effects of the application begin to be seen within 1 month following the operation, with a process lasting approximately 1-1.5 hours.
  • PRP application It gives effective results to moisturize and strengthen the thinning and drying skin from the inside. PRP application should be done at least 4 times in the middle of 2 weeks and repeated once a year.
  • made to the lip fat injectionsOn the other hand, by increasing the blood supply in the lips, we can make it look healthier and livelier.

Dead skin on the lips is cleaned with dermaroller

Apart from the applications that can be done in the clinic, you can also apply dermaroller for lip care at home without pain and suffering.

The fine-tipped needles at the tip of the Dermaroller cause damage on the lip, allowing the dead skin to be removed and the cells to be renewed and replaced by healthy cells.

After the application, the pores remain open for 10-15 seconds. Thus, vitamins, moisturizers, antioxidant creams or hyaluronic acid supplements applied to the area after the application reach the subcutaneous tissue faster and easier.

Even if you do not use any products, your skin will receive oxygen, blood circulation will increase and you can have a healthier appearance as the pores will open after the application. If you have sensitive and allergic skin, you should use smaller millimeter dermaroller.

Practical information for full and shiny lips

  • Brushing your lips from time to time with the help of a soft toothbrush will purify your lips from dead skin.
  • Matte and dark lipsticks can cause your lips to dry out even more. Especially in the winter months, using a moisturizer before applying these lipsticks will keep your lips moist.
  • Using peppermint oil moisturizes your lips. Your lips, which you regularly massage with peppermint oil, will look more alive.
  • You should be careful to drink plenty of water. Lack of water can cause dryness on the skin and wear on the lips.
  • Vegetable oils, peeling and mask applications that will moisturize your lips will make your lips look more alive than they are.

Expert’s note: The application and results of the processes mentioned in the text may vary according to the anatomy, physiognomy and quality of life of each person. Before the mentioned application, it is recommended to consult with a specialist physician.

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