Lip care for men generally begins when the lips become rough, tight, or obviously dry. If you wait until those signs appear, you will be treating a problem after it has started rather than preventing it from starting in the first place. Unlike your facial skin, the lips have very few, if any, sebaceous glands, so they have limited ability to produce their own protective oils. Their protective barrier is also relatively delicate and is exposed to sunlight, changes in the weather, air conditioning, and various everyday habits such as lip licking. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Neha Solanki, MD, a dermatologist associated with Mannlich, shared a lip care routine for men.
1. Don’t wait until dryness becomes a problem
Dr Neha highlighted that dryness on lips may happen due to a number of reasons, such as frequent lip licking and prolonged exposure to dry air. Using a moisturising lip balm regularly can help maintain the lip barrier and prevent dryness from becoming a recurring problem. Select a lip balm containing ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, shea butter, sunflower oil and vitamin E, which can help hydrate and condition the lips.
