Lips are the most visible feature on our face after eyes – and these two areas are the first to suffer the signs of premature ageing. Considerable time and money is spent on anti-ageing treatments, but lips are often overlooked.
Lips have an extremely thin outer layer and as we grow older this becomes even thinner and our lips require more moisturising and conditioning. The production of collagen, the protein that gives lips body and resilience, begins to slow down and to make matters worse, we lose the natural oil and water barrier that keep lips hydrated.
Life takes its toll too, and our facial muscle tone diminishes and gives in to the effect of gravity. Over time lips can begin to look ‘deflated’ and narrow set.
top tips for youthful lips
- Make sure a lip treatment is part of your daily anti-ageing beauty regime.
- Eat a healthy diet full of antioxidants, minerals and vitamins. Vitamin B is especially beneficial for the skin.
- Women aged 50+ should ensure their diet contains plenty of soy products, nuts and seeds as declining oestrogen hormones will affect skin quality and appearance. A supplement maybe helpful.
- Keep lips moisturised throughout the day with a conditioning balm that has the extra benefit of SPF 15.
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