Lip Treatments

Lip treatments, also known as lip balms come in various textures and usually in a tube, stick, or pot. Lip treatments are a mixture of oils and waxes that melt on contact with the skin and serve to soften and soothe the lips.

The tissue around the lips has a thin hydro-lipid layer similar to the tissue around the eyes. Typically, lip treatments do not contain water and serve more as a barrier to prevent dehydration than as a hydrator. However, some lip treatments come in a creamy formula containing water, which hydrates the lips.

Did you know your lips are susceptible to sun burn?

This largely occurs because the delicate tissue around the lips does not have natural protective pigments known as melanin that protect the skin from the sun's rays. Many lip treatments contain UVA and UVB sun blocks to protect again skin wrinkling and skin cancer from sun exposure.

When choosing a lip treatment, look for all organic ingredients. It's easy to find 100% organic lip balms in today's market.

Lip plumpers

– Lip plumpers are lip treatments created to help volumize or plump the lips. Most lip plumpers contain active principles known to help stimulate the production of collagen and hyaluronic acid in the skin. Lip plumpers are a great alternative to collagen injections for women who want to plumper, juicier lips.