Are lips vulnerable to environmental damage?
Yes, explains Dr Orentreich. “Lips are vulnerable to damage from a host of external elements such as wind, sun and environmental toxins, because the protective moisture barrier is very weak,” he says. “In addition, lip skin possesses very little melanin, so the lips are more likely to experience damage from ultraviolet light.” Are men’s lips and women’s lips the same? “Unlike facial and body skin, there is no difference between the lip skin of a man or woman,” explains Dr Orentreich. “Each possess the same thin, transitional skin. Women’s lips, however, are often more resistant to external damage because they very often wear lipstick which can offer protection.” Many lip products contain petroleum. They offer fast relief to dry, cracked lips but what can one expect from long-term use? “Petrolatum (a derivative of petroleum) found in lipsticks comforts lips, both immediately and over time by helping to protect against dryness, keeping lips moist and supple,” explains McBurnie. “Because
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