1. Why do I need special care for my lips?
The
skin on your
lips is extremely thin and
sensitive. Your
lips only have a thin layer to
protect themselves from external irritations.
Lip care products preserve the healthy condition of your
skin. It is important that moisture levels are properly maintained. And it is especially important to
protect your
lips against external influences such as cold, wind and UV radiation. In order to
protect your
lips, you should
care for them all day long, not just when you leave the house. Winter, in particular can be very harsh to your
lips, making them dry out quickly. The same applies in
summer when you are in air-conditioned environ
ments.
2. Is there any danger of becoming addicted when lip care products are regularly applied?
There is no scientific evidence that the use of
lip care products could lead to physical addiction. Externally applied
lipids do not influence the endogenous
lipid production of the
skin. However, if only low amounts of
lipids are produced, it might be necessary to apply
lip care products several times a day, especially in wintertime due to low temperatures and low humidity of the air. Regularly
cared for
lips will stay softer.
3. Chapped Lips - what can I do?
If your
lips become dry and chapped it's important that you act immediately. The best solution is a product that can relieve dryness and helps to
repair the
lips as well as supporting the healing process. The
NIVEA Lip Care range includes SOS
NIVEA Lip Care Range and Med, first aid of chapped
lips.
4. Can lips get sunburned?
The
natural skin pig
ment helps
skin to filter out the dangerous UV-rays in
sunlight. Unfortunately
lip skin contains almost no melanin at all. So in direct
sunshine,
lips should always be
protected with a product that has an SPF. Some
NIVEA Lip Care products contain SPF15 . We recom
mend higher
protection factors if you are on the beach or in the mountains. And don’t forget: UV-rays can still affect your
lips even if it’s cloudy. The
NIVEA Lip Care range includes
Sun Protect available as SPF30.