When winter arrives each year, I instantly feel the cold chill on my skin and on my lips, which is why I was thrilled when I came across P'URE Papaya Lips. Going from extreme temperatures – such as indoor heating and the cold, outdoor wind – can leave our skin in need of some serious nourishment and protection. As the humidity drops, our lips are usually affected first. Simply put, the skin on our lips is thinner than the skin on our bodies. Because our lips don’t have any sebaceous (sweat) glands, our only source of moisture to lips is saliva. This is why it is so important to moisturise, nourish and protect our lips.
As many of you will know, I’m extremely health-conscious and I like to make informed choices about what I put on my body. Many of the lip care products on the market contain a chemical base of petroleum jelly, which doesn’t penetrate or moisturise the lips. Instead, it sits on the surface as a barrier until it’s wiped away or ingested, P'URE Papaya Lips, on the other hand, contains papaya that helps to repair and moisturise the skin on our lips. It also contains a natural wax that helps to protect lips from extreme temperatures, shea butter and macadamia oil, which are both known to nourish our lips – without any of the added nasties.
Tips for keeping your lips nourished: