We’ve labeled this guide as one for smokers!
But we fervently hope that you are an ex-smoker.
Smoking kills… at any age. For women over 50… the impact of smoking on the body is equivalent to tossing a hand grenade in an already agitated whirlpool of psychological upheavals and bodily changes.
Lips are just one of the many aspects of femininity adversely impacted by prolonged smoking.
Today, we’ll delve into how you can detect smoking related damage done to your lips, and several natural ways to gradually turn your pout around.
We’ve labeled this guide as one for smokers!
But we fervently hope that you are an ex-smoker.
Smoking kills… at any age. For women over 50… the impact of smoking on the body is equivalent to tossing a hand grenade in an already agitated whirlpool of psychological upheavals and bodily changes.
Lips are just one of the many aspects of femininity adversely impacted by prolonged smoking.
Today, we’ll delve into how you can detect smoking related damage done to your lips, and several natural ways to gradually turn your pout around.
According to a study published in the Journal of Dermatological Science, the decrease in elastin and collagen lead to thinner lips and a less pronounced pout.
FACT CHECK: Some brands use collagen and peptides interchangeably. While peptides are the building blocks of protein, collagen itself is an important protein. Its fiber-like structure is used to create connective tissue.
Hormonal changes during menopause can also affect the volume and health of our lips, causing them to lose their natural plumpness and hydration.
Smoking can exacerbate this natural aging process of our lips. The heat from the cigarette, combined with the chemicals in tobacco cause dehydration and malnourishment of your lips.
Signs of this degradation include dryness, fine lines, and a loss of natural color.
According to a study published in the Journal of Dermatological Science, the decrease in elastin and collagen lead to thinner lips and a less pronounced pout.
FACT CHECK: Some brands use collagen and peptides interchangeably. While peptides are the building blocks of protein, collagen itself is an important protein. Its fiber-like structure is used to create connective tissue.
Hormonal changes during menopause can also affect the volume and health of our lips, causing them to lose their natural plumpness and hydration.
Smoking can exacerbate this natural aging process of our lips. The heat from the cigarette, combined with the chemicals in tobacco cause dehydration and malnourishment of your lips.
Signs of this degradation include dryness, fine lines, and a loss of natural color.
Hydrate: Drinking plenty of water hydrates your lips from the inside out. Unfortunately, nothing else mimics the natural plumping of cell walls that’s possible with water.
Exfoliate: Regularly exfoliating your lips can remove dead skin cells and promote the growth of new, healthy skin. You can make a natural exfoliant at home using sugar and honey. Massage in with a baby toothbrush.
Moisturize: Using a natural lip balm can help to lock in moisture and protect your lips from environmental damage. Look for lip balms that contain shea butter, hyaluronic acid and beeswax.
1. Hydrate: Drinking plenty of water hydrates your lips from the inside out. Unfortunately, nothing else mimics the natural plumping of cell walls that’s possible with water.
2. Exfoliate: Regularly exfoliating your lips can remove dead skin cells and promote the growth of new, healthy skin. You can make a natural exfoliant at home using sugar and honey. Massage in with a baby toothbrush.
3. Moisturize: Using a natural lip balm can help to lock in moisture and protect your lips from environmental damage. Look for lip balms that contain shea butter, hyaluronic acid and beeswax.
4. Healthy Diet: A diet rich in vitamins & minerals promotes the health of your skin, including your lips. Foods like fish, nuts, and fruits and vegetables, particularly those rich in vitamins A, C, and E speed up repair of damaged lip tissue. As new cells are created, you notice visible lightening of your pout, and an improvement of the rough, scabby appearance.
5. Quit Smoking: If you're still smoking, the best thing you can do for your lips (and your overall health) is to quit. There are many resources available to help you quit smoking, including nicotine replacement therapy and support groups.
6. Lip Exercises: Just like the rest of your body, your lips can benefit from regular exercise. Lip exercises boost blood circulation to your lips, promoting their natural color and volume.
4. Healthy Diet: A diet rich in vitamins & minerals promotes the health of your skin, including your lips. Foods like fish, nuts, and fruits and vegetables, particularly those rich in vitamins A, C, and E speed up repair of damaged lip tissue. As new cells are created, you notice visible lightening of your pout, and an improvement of the rough, scabby appearance.
5. Quit Smoking: If you're still smoking, the best thing you can do for your lips (and your overall health) is to quit. There are many resources available to help you quit smoking, including nicotine replacement therapy and support groups.
6. Lip Exercises: Just like the rest of your body, your lips can benefit from regular exercise. Lip exercises boost blood circulation to your lips, promoting their natural color and volume.
7. Lasting Protection: Many of the recommendations in this list are no different from regular recommendations made to non-smokers who wish to care for their pouts. But as we’ve already discussed, smoking adds a level of complexity to lip health. Extra protection is of paramount importance.
Here’s how to do that:
Prefer lip balms with SPF.
Opt for healing make-up. Lipstick is ubiquitous. Most women over 50 do not like to set foot outside without their trusty lipstick on. As a result, mature ladies spend a lot of time with this specific make-up adorning their pouts. If you are an ex-smoker, take advantage of lipsticks and tints boasting healing properties. Honey (anti-inflammatory & anti-bacterial) and beetroot juice (antioxidant) not only lock in hydration and moisture, they also provide an alluring, natural redness that tends to last with use.
7. Lasting Protection: Many of the recommendations in this list are no different from regular recommendations made to non-smokers who wish to care for their pouts. But as we’ve already discussed, smoking adds a level of complexity to lip health. Extra protection is of paramount importance.
Here’s how to do that:
Prefer lip balms with SPF.
Opt for healing make-up. Lipstick is ubiquitous. Most women over 50 do not like to set foot outside without their trusty lipstick on. As a result, mature ladies spend a lot of time with this specific make-up adorning their pouts. If you are an ex-smoker, take advantage of lipsticks and tints boasting healing properties. Honey (anti-inflammatory & anti-bacterial) and beetroot juice (antioxidant) not only lock in hydration and moisture, they also provide an alluring, natural redness that tends to last with use.
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