Beauty tips: Here's how smokers can protect their lips
Constant exposure to tar and nicotine present in the cigarette causes lip darkness and dryness which leads to cracked and
Constant exposure to tar and nicotine present in the cigarette causes lip darkness and dryness which leads to cracked and sensitive inflamed lips. Here are some beauty tips you can incorporate in your lifestyle to achieve soft, healthy and nourished lips
Updated on Jun 17, 2022 01:35 PM IST 8 Photos
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Nicotine and tar present in the cigarette causes the blood vessels to shrink, narrow and over time, cut off the oxygen supply to the lips that leads to oxidative stress and capillary rupture. Eventually, the lips become dull and faded while the heat emitted from cigarette smoke triggers the body to release melanin which causes the area around the mouth to become darker and pigmented. (Pixabay)
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In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Shivam Chakrala, Founder and CEO of SkinnCells, revealed, “Smoke irritates the sensitive lip skin, causing them to dry out and crack and also attack the skin's structural fibres -producing less collagen and elastin leading to premature ageing. Constant exposure to tar and nicotine causes lip darkness and dryness which leads to cracked and sensitive inflamed lips.” He shared some tips that you can incorporate in your lifestyle to achieve soft, healthy and nourished lips: (Pixabay)
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1. It is essential to moisturise and keep your lips hydrated. Choose a perfect lip care which is not just wax. A rich butter and serum provides a long lasting hydration. (Image by silviarita from Pixabay )
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2. Damaged lips needs to be repaired and rejuvenated properly by applying effective lip masks and lip serums enriched with antioxidants and ceramides. (Monstera)
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