How to Combat the Effects of Aging
You’ve probably noticed—perhaps while looking at old photos of your grandparents—that in addition to wrinkles on the face, the signs of aging are particularly visible on the lips. In fact, when we’re young, our lips are fuller and smoother, but as time goes on, they lose volume and fine lines appear on the lips and all around their edges.
As always, prevention is the number one rule to follow to defy the passage of time and maintain a more youthful appearance for your lips.
Let’s take a closer look…
Lip tissue is very unique; it is soft and extremely delicate, playing a key role in some of the five senses, such as touch and taste.
You may have noticed—even when applying lipstick—that the skin covering your lips appears to be divided into two parts: the outer layer, which, to put it simply, is the one that dries out in winter, and the inner part, which is moist and connects the outer part of the lips to the gums. It is, in effect, a mucous membrane.
The tissue covering the lips is particularly rich in blood vessels, which explains its pinkish color—more or less pronounced depending on the amount of melanin present and the thickness of this tissue.
The outer part is, in effect, constantly exposed to environmental agents, air pollution, and UV rays, just like the skin on the face.
For this reason, the lips also age, and if we do nothing to counteract the effects of time, wrinkles will soon appear on their surface and along their contours.
Let’s focus on the causes of aging
In addition to external factors such as pollution and sun exposure, there are also internal causes. Aging is a natural part of life, and our lips—like the rest of our skin—will lose firmness due to the breakdown of collagen and elastin fibers. As we age, their color and shape also change.
Although these changes are particularly noticeable and occur more rapidly after age 60, the process actually begins before age 40, which is why it’s important to take care of your lips starting when you’re young.
How can you keep your lips looking young?
As you’ve probably guessed, the first thing you need to do to prevent your lips from aging is to nourish and protect them.
You should always choose high-quality lip balms that deeply nourish your lips. We recommend the best for your lips:
Key G. by MTJ is a dual-action lip balm—moisturizing and reparative—that protects your lips from UV rays with SPF 15. You can use it every day; it’ll be a key step in your beauty routine!
If, on the other hand, you’re looking for a plumping effect, the Plumping Crystal Lipglossy is perfect for you!
Plumping lip gloss has been all the rage for a few years now, and it’s no coincidence! You’ll see immediate results thanks to the Plumping Crystal’s ingredients, which stimulate microcirculation to instantly give your lips a plumper, healthier look while enhancing their natural color. These gems come in a variety of shades, offering not only protection and hydration for your lips but also a touch of class to your look.
Discover all the lip glosses from MTJ Make Up.
And check out the entire lip line—you’ll fall in love with it.
