Cracked skin
We've all had red, dry hands with cracked skin, but do we know what's actually happening to our skin? .
Insufficient intake of pure liquid dries and irritates the skin. The skin of older people contains less natural oils. Then comes the problem. Water removes oils from the skin. A special type of water is particularly harmful in this regard: soapy water. The water used to wash the dishes not only removes oil from the plate, but also from your skin. This is one of the reasons why your fists are cracked, but not your whole arms! When you wash your hands, wash only the palms, not the upper part of the hands, which dries faster because the skin is thinner there.
- briefly soak your hands in warm water (without using full). As you do this, some of the water will be absorbed by the dry skin. Then wipe them by tapping and gently rub them with a little immortelle maceration (more info HERE).
Chapped lips
Foods rich in vita minima B2, B6 and inactive nutritional yeast (which is an integral part of Superfood plus, more information about this product HERE) by smearing chapped lips. Lack of vitamin B2 causes furrowing, peeling and cracking of the lips, and cracks appear at the ends (Heilitis), and over time the upper lip narrows. Lack of vitamin B6 leads to sores on the lips.
Folic and pantothenic acid (B5), together with other B group vitamins, often prevents the occurrence
sore on the lips and similar problems.
Apply vitamin E from almonds to restore lips.
Calcium maintains cell integrity, while unsaturated fatty acids (linseed oil is the best
seeds) and magnesium (sunflower seeds) help in its absorption. Take foods rich in calcium, more about calcium HERE.
Additional useful information
Do not lick your lips. That's how they dry out. Put a little vegetable oil on them from time to time.
Lips are dry if you don't drink enough water. Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day.
Toothpaste dries out the lips. Use a brush and clay instead.
The chronic occurrence of sores on the lips can be caused by allergic reactions to food, ingredients in chewing gums, cosmetics, mouthwash or toothpaste.
Rub your finger down your nose, then move to your lips. Thus, the natural oils will return to them.
You can put some lecithin on your lips.
Do not use "lip balms", as they generally contain strong antiseptic chemicals.
Apply beeswax or cucumber peel to dry lips to "lubricate" them.
Mix 30 drops of lavender essential oil (to prevent inflammation), 16 drops of sandalwood essential oil (to moisturize lips) and 60 ml of linseed oil.
Put it on your lips as often as possible.
Place one heatproof container in a pot of boiling water. Mix 3 teaspoons of olive oil with one teaspoon of melted beeswax. Place this lip balm in smaller containers with tight-fitting lids. If it hardens too much, heat it over hot water and add a few drops of new oil.
When you drink warm water, it draws blood and your lips absorb more water. take 1-2 sips of warm water every 10 minutes during the day.
