By BR Tabatha
When you stop to think about the signs of aging one of the last spots you tend to consider are your lips. Usually you think about the lines on your neck, on the back of your hands, and around your eyes as slowly but surely etching their way into the landscape of your body. But your lips? They tend to be forgotten, and yet, they too change as we age, losing plumpness, with fine lines occurring around them. Sometimes this is a genetic issue, other times it’s exacerbated by our lifestyle. So what can we do to hinder the lip-aging process?
First or all, always, always, always pop sunscreen on and around your lips as the suns rays can contribute to the breakdown of collagen, which then goes on to thin your lips, making them appear less youthful.
It’s also important to keep your lips moisturised, so keep a balm on hand at all times and remember to reapply after eating and drinking. Bonus points for choosing a balm with an SPF included, such as Clarins HydraQuench Moisture Replenishing Balm, which has an SPF15 as well as other nourishing ingredients like Shea Butter and Essential Rose Wax. Or for the budget conscious, Chapstick’s Lipbalm Conditioner offers SPF15. Before choosing a lip balm though, have a read of this article, which explains what to look for in a lip balm so you don’t end up drying your lips out.
As for dealing to those pesky wrinkles? First of all think about all the puckering you’re doing. Of course we’re not going to tell you to stop kissing, but smoking? That’s an easy way to age your lips (and the rest of you!). Prone to pouting? It may look fab in a selfie, but it’s another way to line yourself before time, so make a point of catching yourself in the act and adopting a less line-inducing mouth pose.
Once you’ve busted those lip-inducing habits, find a product that’s especially designed to beat the wrinkles back. La Mav Tinted Lip Treatment is not only certified organic, but it also contains CoEnzyme Q10, Argan Oil, Vitamin E and Sea Buckthorn Oil, clinically proven Bio-Active ingredients that offer anti-ageing benefits and work to reduce fine lines.
If fine lines have already started to make themselves known, pick up Elizabeth Arden’s Advanced Lip-Fix Cream. This little gem’s unique formula helps to minimise lipstick bleeding and feathering all while conditioning lips and softening the appearance of those vertical lines.
So do tell… have you noticed the march of time on your kissers? Are you already one step ahead of the game and working hard to ensure they stay as lush and youthful as you feel? What are your favourite lip protecting products? Chat away!
I have ten lip balms. You think that amount would use them lol No not me. I start one then move on to the next one. I fall out out of love with them easily. I haven't got a favourite.