How often do we lick our lips, wince, and think about how ridiculously dry they feel? Lip balm is one of my favorite beauty products, but I still don’t seem to use it enough. According to a recent poll conducted by Blistex, more than half of women don’t accurately treat and protect their lips with a balm. Read on to learn about these interesting survey finds, and why discounting your lips can mean discounting your health!
While almost three-quarters of women (72 percent) apply sunscreen to their face as part of their routine, only 30 percent apply it to their lips. Skipping this small step is a dangerous one. Lips are more vulnerable to sun damage than the rest of the body because the lips' thin outer layer has almost no melanin—the natural skin pigment that helps screen out the sun's harmful rays.
Nearly 75 percent of women are kissing-off the chance to wake up with soft and moisturized lips, with only 25 percent of respondents admitting that they apply lip balm before bedtime. This simple habit ensures lips are healthy, supple and protected to start the day right.
Nearly 59 percent of respondents report daily exposure to at least three different elements that include sun, dry air, wind and cold, yet only 44 percent said they apply lip balm in the morning before leaving the house. No matter what harsh environmental conditions you face throughout the day, be prepared with a simple swipe of a highly protective lip balm that can tackle all the elements.
Almost 40 percent of women are frustrated in having to purchase multiple products to handle varying weather conditions. Products that cross seasons and climates not only help streamline the morning grooming routine, but are also easy on the pocketbook.
More than 50 percent of women report sticking to their morning grooming ritual. Ensure you reap the rewards of being a creature of habit by including preventative health measures, such as applying lip balm with sun protection, to your daily grooming ritual.
So, no matter how busy life gets, don’t leave out your lips!
