Top organic makeup brands without chemicals

 LIP HEALTH: How (and why) to care for your lips in winter with the help of clean beauty

Mari Carmen Quílez

If you still don't know the importance of taking care of your lips in winter, we give you reasons and arguments to start doing so with the help of the best clean beauty

Why is it essential to take care of your lips in winter to prevent them from suffering from dryness and tightness? Just like we change our wardrobe, it is inevitable to adapt our clean beauty treatments to each season of the year. And as with clothing, the multiplication of layers on the lips is essential to protect them. From what? Well, from the cold, the wind and the sudden changes in temperature that result in the appearance of cracks and dehydration in them.

Why is it important to take care of your lips in winter?

The skin is covered by a natural shield called the hydrolipidic film . This invisible film acts as a barrier against external aggressions and retains water in the tissues. When it is strong and resistant, it guarantees proper hydration and flexibility. But what about the lips? They are not lucky enough to have this protective barrier and this explains the urgent need to take care of the lips in winter.

Taking care of your lips in winter is very important to maintain good oral health and avoid having a bad image.

It is essential to take care of your lips in winter to promote good oral hygiene.

“The lips are devoid of the hydrolipidic film that protects the rest of the skin on the face and do not have that famous wall, making them extremely fragile. This is one of the areas of the face that suffers the most from the effects of external agents. In addition to the fact that the skin is more sensitive and vulnerable to all changes, the damage becomes even more evident in winter ,” explains dermatologist Arantxa Arana , from the Pérez Sevilla Clinic .

Natural ingredients ideal for caring for lips in winter

If your lips are lacking proper care, to the point of cracking or peeling, it is recommended to apply a lip mask based on natural ingredients with anti-inflammatory and soothing properties, such as calendula , chamomile or mango butter. My favorite? ILIA 's Lip Wrap Hydrating Mask , created with mango, salicornia and plant hyaluronic acid and with triple hydrating, soothing and exfoliating action. Don't panic! The exfoliation is gentle to remove all the dead skin caused by dryness.

Eco lover recommends taking care of your lips in winter with the Ilia brand mask for its moisturizing, soothing and exfoliating effect.

In case of dehydration and lack of water, a nourishing lip mask based on butters and oils, such as shea butter or avocado oil, is recommended to care for your lips in winter . The goal? To provide an immediate injection of repairing and nourishing hydration. This SOS ritual can be repeated as many times as needed with, for example, THE BODY SHOP 's Avocado Lip Mask , ideal for deeply repairing and nourishing your lips while you sleep.

Eco lover recommends taking care of your lips in winter with The Body Shop brand mask for its immediate repairing and moisturizing action.

4 reasons why lips chapped more in winter

Moisten them frequently

This reflex action is very common and has negative consequences for lip health. Contrary to popular belief, saliva does not moisturize them. And not only that, but it worsens their condition, especially in windy weather. Wet lips plus constant air flow? A fatal combination that brings with it the formation of painful cracks . This is the reason why lips tend to be even drier during colds, as congestion forces us to breathe through the mouth.

So, to take care of your lips in winter, it is advisable to avoid moistening them at all costs and to increase the number of lip balms to form a protective barrier against water and air. A good option is 101 Ointment Multibalm by LANOLIPS , a multi-use super balm with 90% natural ingredients. It contains a combination of pure lanolin that provides intense nourishment. It can also be used on elbows, cuticles or any other area with extreme dryness.

Eco lover recommends taking care of your lips in winter with Lano lips lip balm because it is made with 90% natural ingredients.

Suffering from vitamin B deficiency

Vitamin B (particularly found in green vegetables and whole grains) is involved in the production of antibodies that help repair damaged lips. A deficiency in vitamin B can therefore explain the appearance of cracks, as the body takes too long to rebuild the skin barrier that protects them from external aggressions.

So, to take care of your lips in winter, it is advisable to take vitamin supplements based on vitamin B or enrich your daily diet with foods rich in this vitamin such as meat, fish, eggs, vegetables, avocado and nuts, for example. A good vitamin supplement? B Vitamin Complex Tablets from BULK , all the essential B vitamins in a single, simple tablet that provides your full recommended intake along with a selection of additional nutrients.

Eco lover recommends taking care of your lips in winter with the Bulk brand vitamin supplement, which provides all the essential B vitamins.

Consuming and abusing tobacco

Tobacco may play a role in the development of chapped lips and dehydration because the act of inhaling moistens the lips and the smoke produced affects the level of moisture. It also reduces the blood supply of nutrients and water to the mouth. The result? Smokers' lips dry out more quickly and the famous barcode appears on them earlier than on a non-smoker simply from inhaling.

To solve this problem and take care of your lips in winter, the ideal thing would be to stop smoking or at least reduce your tobacco consumption. If not, it is recommended that you apply a generous amount of lip balm after each cigarette to maintain hydration. In this case, stick formats work very well because you do not have to apply them with the tip of your finger. Age-Repair Lip Treatment by GROWN ALCHEMIST is also ideal due to its formulation. Not only does it nourish, repair and protect the lips, but it also contains natural pro-aging ingredients to prevent wrinkles.

Eco lover recommends taking care of your lips in winter with the Grown Alchemist lip balm because it contains natural pro-aging ingredients.

The composition of lip balm

The ingredients in your favourite lip balm can also be the cause of cracking, dryness or peeling. Whether it is due to a perfume or an allergenic active ingredient, the lips can react negatively and dry out immediately. Applying a lipstick, for example, with long-lasting ingredients can be counterproductive, as can applying exfoliants and other cleansers with questionable compositions that are aggressive to the mucous membrane.

Therefore, to take care of your lips in winter, you should avoid ingredients that are harmful to this area in favour of organic, fragrance-free and certified products. An exquisite balm with a minimalist list of ingredients? Without a doubt, SALAD CODE 's Volumizing Lip Balm , a treatment that is capable of increasing collagen synthesis and water content and is therefore the perfect alternative to replenish and redefine the lip contour.

Eco lover recommends taking care of your lips in winter with the Salad Code lip balm because it increases collagen production.