It’s Not Just A Winter Thing

With summertime weather coming, be prepared to start getting chapped lips. It’s not just a winter thing. Lips don’t have glands to keep them moisturized, which is why they can become easily chapped. When the weather warms up and we have more exposure to the sun and heat, we get more easily dehydrated. Our lips can’t moisturize or protect themselves and chapped lips are the result.

To avoid summertime chapped lips, it’s important to stay hydrated, apply a sunscreen to your lips and seal them with a lip balm throughout the day rather than licking to prevent excessive moisture loss. A weekly lip scrub treatment can help keep your lips soft. Here’s a simple, inexpensive recipe you can make at home using ingredients you probably already have:

½ tsp. honey

½ tsp. granular white or brown sugar

½ tsp. citrus juice (lime, lemon, orange, grapefruit, etc. – your preference)

In a small glass bowl, mix the honey and sugar together until fully combined. Add the citrus and stir until it is a syrupy consistency. Using your fingertip, cover your lips with the scrub and gently rub it in for up to a minute. The sugar acts as an exfoliant, the citrus rejuvenates the skin and honey is a natural antibacterial cleanser. Remove with water, pat dry and then apply sunscreen, lip balm, lipstick, etc. Of course, we think Lip Bliss is best! Cover and keep at room temperature to use for several applications. If your lips are already chapped to the point of cracking, you may want to just use sugar and honey until they heal a little before adding citrus that will sting and be painful on cracked lips. One last word of caution… don’t be surprised if you find yourself wanting to lick it off, because it’s delicious!  (http://petitelefant.com/how-to-make-lip-scrub-at-home/)

At What’s Your Virtue, we have created a product which will give your lips the care and attention they deserve. Our unique hydrating lip balm formula combines cranberry, safflower, castor seed and peppermint oils, along with the added benefits of anti-oxidants, vitamin E and green tea extract. These create the perfect balance of moisture and shine. We think you’ll agree this is the best lip gloss available. Visit our website and learn how you can treat your lips today.

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