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Luscious Lips for Life

10/19/2016

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​As we age, our once full and luscious lips become dry, thin appearing and much less smooth appearing. And most women notice the top lip thins more than the bottom lip. Thinning of the lips occurs from the aging process due to both environmental damage from the sun, wind, and cold as well as hormonal changes within the body. Decreased estrogen as we age affects our skin and lips. My recent blog menopausal-skin-changes-and-how-to-deal-with-it.html describes fully the affect that menopause has on our skin. After menopause,the oil producing glands of the lips become diminished, and the result is the once plump lips look deflated.
So what is a girl to do to battle the loss of her pouty lips before, during, and especially after menopause?
Let's go back to the basics of good skin care and apply it to your lips.  In my blog, getting-religious-about-a-skin-care-routine-is-essentail.html, the basic steps of a good skin care regimen is reviewed.  The same steps apply to your lips.  
  • ​Cleanse and Exfoliate:  Use a good facial wash daily and cleanse your lips.  Once a week, be sure to gently exfoliate the cracked,dry peeling skin.  
  • Moisturize and Protect:  During your skin routine you can apply your favorite facial moisturizer over your lips and it will absorb quickly.  During the day, apply lip balm with at least SPF 25 every few hours to keep the lips looking supple. My favorite lip balm is featured here essential-product-rodan-fields-lip-shield.html.  Use your favorite colored creamy lip gloss or lipstick with a built in moisturizer to keep your lips soft.  I personally love shades of pink lip gloss with shimmer and shine when I am getting dressed up and I find very reasonably priced lip gloss choices at Ulta and Walmart. 
  • Repair:  A clinically proven micro dermal roller can be used lightly over your lips 6 nights a week, with the 7th day being for the exfoliation step. The rolling should be followed by applying a lip serum that is loaded with a combination of antioxidants and peptides. Repair serums can be applied at bedtime so that they work their magic as you sleep. A  good serum will stay on all night and it works by stimulating collagen in your lips. ​​​
Besides a good lip care routine, there is the option of fillers available to inject into the lips.   If choosing that route, be sure to seek out an appropriate medical provider so that the result looks natural. There are many women who want lips like Angelina Jolie, and what they end up with can look extreme.  I think all of us have had the opportunity to spot injected lips; they do not look good nor do they look natural.
As a physician, I personally opt for using a good skin care regimen. I would recommend to YOU to take care of and enhance your natural features, including your lips, with clinically proven skin care products.  
There are so many good products, and it can become overwhelming to know which to choose.
I personally decided to become a Rodan + Fields consultant. There are many reasons listed in my blog below.
Basically, our Cosmetic Dermatologist Docs (who by the way created Proactiv) know what a woman experiences and you bet they have created products they use themselves.  They have done the research and clinical trials to ensure their line of products work.  31-reasons-i-became-a-rodan-fields-consultant-a-special-shout-out-to-entrepreneurial-minded-skin-loving-australian-friends.html

Here's to Good Health & Much Happiness, 


Dr. Younger You:)

PS  All of the featured skin care products in this blog: Microdermabrasion paste, Amp MD Microderm Roller, REDEFINE Lip Renewing Serum and ESSENTIALS Lip Shield can be reviewed at
DrYoungerYou.myrandf.com
 
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    My Name is Dr. Andrea Richard.  I am Board certified in Family Practice and have been practicing medicine for 28 years.    I am CEO of Younger You LLC in Pennsylvania.  My website features Rodan + Fields Premium Skin Care Products as well as the R + F business opportunity.  I am looking to help people with their common skin care issues as well as build my R + F Team all over the USA, Canada, and Australia.  I provide education on common skin conditions and in general on being a healthier you!  I provide inspirational support to my Community in weight loss efforts by the Jar Challenger Facebook page.  Feel free to leave me a message and follow me and to join my Team!

    Here's to Good Health and Happiness,

    ​Dr. Richard

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