Do you often experience having dry lips that feel shrunken and tight? Or lips that constantly peel and flake? Have you wondered what the cause of dry lips is?
Chapped lips are uncomfortable and can also lead to embarrassment with their unsightly appearance causing you to look tired and weathered.
Dry, cracked lips can even bleed if left untreated and can sometimes indicate underlying health issues. It is important to investigate the cause for your peace of mind and to avoid uncomfortable questions from curious onlookers.
Many of us have lived with the frustration of trying several lip balms and other products in the pursuit of soft, healthy-looking lips. Sometimes, nothing seems to work or to help your lips feel soft and hydrated.
An unconventional treatment that some may not think of is that of facial volumising treatment. The use of facial volumising product to treat dehydrated lips can restore the smooth surface of the skin, while also having the added benefit of an enhanced pout with an elegant and lustrous look.
This blog discusses the causes of lip dryness, what dehydration looks like, and how to make your lips look and feel healthy.
Why are my lips dry?
So what is the cause of dry lips? Due to your lips being a non-glandular mucus membrane, they cannot generate moisture. In simple terms, unlike the rest of the body, lips do not contain oil-producing sebaceous glands. Therefore, they do not have any natural lubrication and are prone to dryness and peeling.
Additionally, the skin on the lips is very thin. With only a thin protective layer, this leaves your lips vulnerable to environmental changes. The delicate skin is noticeably affected by weather and humidity, drying chemicals in products, sun damage and even medications.
What do dehydrated lips look like?
Sometimes, the first sign of dehydration in lips is not visual. Frequently, people identify a feeling of tightness and dryness before the symptoms can be seen.
Instinctually, when this happens, people will often lick their lips. The moisture of the saliva can give a temporary feeling of relief, but it can actually make things worse. As the saliva evaporates, it draws moisture from the lips into the air and ultimately makes them drier.
As the lips dehydrate further, the tight feeling of the lips can worsen, and the visual appearance can begin to change. They can also become itchy and even bleed from the irritation. Dehydrated (or “chapped”) lips will tend to be:
- Peeling
- Flaking
- Cracking
- Swollen
- Bleeding
- Wrinkly with exaggerated ageing, ie. Have more fine lines than they normally would.
Dehydrated lips look tight, dry, and shrivelled, with a loss of natural volume. The fine lines around the mouth look exaggerated and emphasised. Because of this unsightly appearance, this makes you appear older and tired.
Naturally healthy, hydrated lips appear soft, smooth and beautifully plump because they are adequately nourished.
An unconventional way to treat dry lips
Unfortunately, not everybody is blessed with naturally hydrated lips. This can be due to many external factors, such as weather, humidity in our work environment or even our natural anatomy.
When you’re at your wit’s end, and traditional treatment methods such as lip balms and exfoliation have not worked, do not despair! We know of a clever little trick that could be the answer.
Many cosmetic treatments were originally designed to treat medical conditions, with the cosmetic benefits being discovered later on. Conversely, many cosmetic treatments have sometimes proven to benefit medical conditions too. Although surprising to some, facial volumising fits into this category.
How facial volumising treatment can help lip hydration
Regardless of the cause of dry lips, with a little helping hand from facial volumising treatment, peeling, flaking, or chapped lips can be restored to their natural volume and lustre.
The true measure of a great technician is the ability to use cosmetic injectables to achieve a natural, healthy look. Subtly is key and also the best method of achieving a good outcome for your dry lips.
Hyaluronic acid is the primary ingredient in HA cosmetic injectables. This substance occurs naturally in the body and assists in skin hydration and cushioning joints. Because hyaluronic acid attracts and retains moisture, injecting it into the skin can also increase hydration. Although facial volumising treatments are commonly used to increase the volume, correct shape and enhance the lips, they can also hydrate them.
Define Laser: your lips’ best friend
When your technician approaches your lip enhancements with care and skilful technique, nobody will detect what you have had done! You will receive compliments on how rested and radiant you look without having to reveal your “secret” remedy at all. You can feel confident to showcase your favourite lip gloss, knowing that it will no longer burn, sting or peel.
We all love to look good, and there is no shame in getting a little help to age gracefully. Finding the right Aesthetic Injector to achieve your desired results can make a dramatic difference to your self-confidence. Our Aesthetic Injector – Sarah Ialeggio, has a special interest in lip hydration and cheekbone highlights. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience and a wonderfully steady hand! Book your free consultation today by calling our friendly clinic on 07 3325 5775.
Define Laser has the latest laser technology and a qualified doctor to tailor our laser and cosmetic treatments especially to you.
Our Albany Creek clinic is at a convenient location with ample parking at 3/25 Ferguson Street, Albany Creek.
With a range of services including laser skin treatments, injectables, laser hair removal and skin treatments we have a solution for you.
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