Collection: Lip Care

Lip skin has no sebaceous glands or stratum corneum comparable to the rest of the face — it does not lubricate itself and loses water many times faster than the surrounding skin. Additionally, it is constantly exposed to sun, wind, and frost. In this category, we offer lip balms, masks, scrubs, and restorative treatments.

What you will find in this category

• Moisturizing balms — daily protection; look for lipids, shea butter, squalane, and ceramides.
• Balms with SPF — lips are among the areas at highest risk of sun damage, yet almost no one protects them.
• Lip scrubs — remove flaking epidermis; gentle, to be used once a week.
• Overnight masks — intense occlusion, best for severely dry lips.
• Plumping and smoothing treatments — peptides and circulation-boosting ingredients.
• Restorative balms — for cracking corners of the mouth and post-procedure care.

Why lips keep flaking despite using balm

The most common cause is the habit of licking lips — saliva evaporates and takes moisture with it, causing the lips to dry out even more. The second cause is balms containing menthol, camphor, or strong fragrance: they provide temporary relief but irritate and trigger a vicious cycle. The third cause is simple deficiencies — with recurring cracks in the corners of the mouth, it is worth checking iron and B-vitamin levels.

A balm free of irritating ingredients, applied several times a day and always before bedtime, plus a gentle scrub once a week — this is usually enough.

Frequently asked questions

Can lip balm be addictive? Not in a physiological sense, but irritating formulas with menthol actually force more frequent application.

Do lips need to be protected with SPF? Yes, especially in the mountains, by the water, and in winter.

Is a lip scrub necessary? It helps with flaking, but for chapped and irritated lips, it should be discontinued until healed.

See also: makeup, sensitive skin, SPF protection.