Fall Weather Can Bring Chapped Lips

I love fall... the colors, the changing leaves, apples, warm spices and sweaters.

But it also brings dryer weather and chapped lips.

Our lips are constantly exposed to the elements.

Dry air, wind, hot and cold temperatures can cause our lips to chap... as well as cumulative UV exposure.

Thinking about this problem inspired me to create a lip treatment that I will be adding to my facials starting in October.

As many of you know, I am enrolled in a formulations program.

So, I am formulating a sugar and honey lip scrub with olive oil and lemon. AND a lip mask with rose and hyaluronic acid!

These are only going to be available in October.

They are 100% preservative free.

I am making them per treatment!

Oral Health affects the Skin?!

Think that brushing and flossing your teeth is only good for your oral hygiene?

According to most dentists, oral health affects the appearance and health of your skin.

The bacteria that builds up in your mouth affects your skin. If you are noticing breakouts around your mouth or lower cheeks, it could be related to your teeth and gums.

Imagine if you have a cavity or gum disease, and every time you swallow, where does that go?

Do you floss?

Flossing your teeth is proven to be beneficial to your skin. It can even help prevent breast cancer and heart attacks.

If you are concerned about aging, you want to have regular dental check ups and a flossing routine.

We all know Sugar is connected to cavities. It is also connected to inflammation and affects on our Good bacteria/ Bad bacteria balance.

P. acnes, propionibacterium, the bacteria most often found in pimples is Propionibacterium acnes is “a facultative anaerobic Gram-positive bacterium present on human skin as part of the normal flora, as well as in the oral cavity, large intestine, conjunctiva, and external ear canal,” according to https://journals.asm.org › ... › Vol. 54, No. 4).

So, go to your dentist twice per year, and brush twice per day, and floss everyday. See if you notice a difference in your skin.

PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS -vs- Over the Counter Products

Why use Professional Products vs Over The Counter.

What is the difference between $40 moisturizers and $10 products?

The over the counter products are made in large batches.

This means they are made for the mass market and general consumption.

The products are intentionally made to have a lower risk of irritation and in doing that they have a much lower amount of actual effective ingredients in them.

In a nutshell, they have less active ingredients and more filler.

This reduces the cost but also reduces the effectiveness and quality.

For example, ULTA sells a hyaluronic acid serum where the hyaluronic acid is listed as the 11th ingredient. This means it doesn’t have a very high concentration. *Denatured alcohol is the 3rd ingredient.

One of the hyaluronic acid serums I carry has it is the 5th ingredient. And, it is way cleaner. With less preservatives and more hydrating ingredients. It has aloe and jojoba oil. And, it is also a plant based hyaluronic acid.

Having a licensed esthetician, who you see regularly, can help you choose the right products. A professional can also help you determine what product will help you address specific skin issues.

PS I am a skin ingredient nerd. If you have questions about ingredients and what they do, please email me.