Dermatology
Pigmented lips? Take care of them now!
We say, lip care should be one’s priority and cannot be ignored at any cost. The most common problem when it comes to lips is pigmentation. In case if you don’t know, the skin over the lips is thinner than the rest of the face and it also contains less of pigment melanin. This means, lips are less able to protect themselves against repeated exposure to ultraviolet radiation and environmental pollutants.
This article will help you with the details. Give a quick read.
Causes of lip pigmentation:
1. Smoking
2. Vitamin B12 deficiency
3. UV exposure
4. Bromo acids in long wear lipsticks
5. Lip licking dermatitis
What can you do?
1. Avoid smoking
2. Use lip balm that contains SPF (>=30)
3. Exfoliate your lips at least once a week
4. Moisturize your lips regularly
5. Use lipsticks and lip products containing Vitamin E
6. Use lip balm without SPF for night
7. Add lip serums and lip oils in lip care routine