When should you use a lip balm?

Regular lip hydration is essential. Indeed, this delicate area produces neither sebum nor melanin for protection. However, it undergoes various forms of aggression such as:

• UV rays;

• Temperature fluctuations;

• The rain;

• Air conditioning;

• The acidity of saliva;

• Acidic foods (such as lemon or tomato for instance);

• Alcohol...

The lip's skin barrier is sensitive, and the effects of dryness appear quickly: chapping, flaking, bleeding... To keep this part of the face healthy, the application of a moisturising treatment such as a lip balm is necessary. In addition to reducing the sensation of dryness, this treatment is renowned for its nourishing, softening and repairing actions. It is available in a neutral or tinted version, thus combining the functions of a treatment and makeup.

The recommended frequency depends on your needs. If you are using a lip balm preventively, apply it three times a day to keep your lips soft and hydrated. You can apply it:

• In the morning, after you have brushed your teeth. Indeed, toothpaste can potentially dry out the skin of the lips.

• After lunch.

• In the evening before bedtime.

For this final step, it is recommended to apply a generous layer of lip balm, as cellular regeneration occurs at night. If you increase the amount of care, the skin will benefit more from its advantages, and you will wake up with nourished, soft, and supple lips.

Furthermore, if you are accustomed to wearing makeup daily, apply your balm before the lipstick, as the latter can cause skin dryness. By allowing it to work for a few minutes, you enable the moisturising agents to perform their function.

Finally, on damaged lips, it is appropriate to apply a new layer of balm as soon as they feel tight or start to dry out.