We can’t stop lip ageing… but we can slow it down
Albus and Flora Lip Balm is an award winning, high performance SPF30 lip care with modern UVA & UVB filters.
These multi-active natural, botanical Lip Balms are deeply nourishing, anti-oxidant, vitamin and omega rich to hydrate and protect this delicate area from the elements and ageing. The oils are deeply absorbed and a light emollient layer provides a barrier. Suitable for all climates including high altitude, apply daily and as required for beautifully soft and protected lips.
Lips and ageing
- Lips are one of the first areas to show signs of ageing, particularly in women.
- Daily use of broad-spectrum UVA and UVB sunscreen, anti-oxidants and emollients can help slow this process down.
- Daily lip sunscreen also protects against lip cancers, which are seen more in people who spend a lot of time outside.
Why are lips so vulnerable and need extra care?
- Skin is very delicate and thin – just 3-5 cell layers thick compared to up to 16 layers on the face.
- Lips have no melanin (a natural pigment produced in response to damage in an attempt to prevent more), so they can burn and peel, but will never tan.
- Lips can’t produce natural oils, so can easily become dehydrated and dry – thick layers of dry ‘hard to remove without further damage’ skin are never fun!
- UV exposure also triggers cold sores because it suppresses natural immunity within tissue – they cause further damage to delicate skin and often changes in the lip line appearance over time.
