Why do lips become dry?

With the theme this week at Hi HQ being love then we are thinking about kissing and of course lipstick which is a staple in our handbags. There are no working sebaceous glands in our lips. These glands, if they were operational, would serve the purpose of keeping our lips moist. Therefore, our lips can dry out.

Another factor that affects our lips is the aging process. As you get older, cracks can appear and deep wrinkles on the lips. Lips can sometimes become thinner in appearance and lose definition.

We want to make sure that you don’t suffer from dry, chapped or even uncomfortable lips. Here are some of the best lip products from Apivita that will hydrate and protect your lips over the coming months to ensure you’re all set for Valentine’s Day!

Apivita Lip Care with Blackcurrant

This moisturising lip care is ideal for women who need colour, comfort and a light sensation on the lips. Blackcurrant prevents dry lips and irritations, has an antioxidant effect and is effective against free radicals. The olive oil, beeswax, cocoa butter, shea butter, castor oil and jojoba esters moisturise and softens the lips. Organic geranium essential oil offers an extra moisturising and revitalizing effect.

Leaves a natural, shiny burgundy colour on the lips. Apply generously.

Apivita Lip Care with Blackcurrant 4.4g RRP €6 – Available in pharmacies nationwide and on www.cosmeticsonline.ie

Apivita Chestnut Lip Care

Treat your lips to Apivita Lip Care with Chestnut, a moisturising lip balm that has a light, delicate brown colour. Chestnut Extract and Vitamin E work in harmony to deliver hydration and protect against environmental stressors, while Shea and Cocoa Butters nourish and soften lips for a healthy, plumped appearance.

Apply a generous amount on the lips. It can easily replace lipstick in daily use, by giving your lips a natural light brown colour.

Apivita Chestnut Lip Care 4.4g RRP €6 – Available in pharmacies nationwide and www.cosmeticsonline.ie

Apivita Bio-Eco Honey Lip Care

Soften and soothe dry, chapped lips using APIVITA Lip Care Bio-Eco with Honey. The deeply nourishing lip balm is enriched with a combination of Olive Oil, Shea Butter and Beeswax to soften and moisturise lips, delivering lasting hydration while soothing feelings of soreness. Expect delicate skin to feel strengthened, smooth and healthy. Apply a generous amount on the lips. It can be used as a base for makeup.

Apivita Bio Eco Honey Lip Care 4.4g RRP €6 – Available in pharmacies nationwide and on www.cosmeticsonline.ie

Apivita Lip Care with Propolis

This classic Apivita lip care offers intensive moisturisation and is ideal for relieving dry, chapped lips. Propolis oil has antiseptic and restorative properties. Balsam oil has a soothing effect. Olive oil, beeswax, cocoa butter, shea butter, castor oil and jojoba esters moisturise and soften the lips. Organic geranium essential oil revitalises and adds even more moisture.

Apply generously. Perfect for both men and women.

Apivita Lip Care with Propolis 4.4g RRP €6 – Available in pharmacies nationwide and on www.cosmeticsonline.ie

Apivita Bee Princess Bio-Eco Lip Care

This Organic Lip Care is ICEA certified, Gluten Free and is ideal for girls over 2 years old. Perfect for anyone who wants moisturised, soft lips. Apricot, honey and bisabolol moisturise and sooth the lips. Olive oil, beeswax, cocoa butter, shea butter, castor oil and jojoba esters moisturize and soften the lips. Organic geranium essential oil revitalizes and adds even more moisture.

Apivita Bee Princess Bio-Eco Lip Care 4.4g RRP €6 – Available in pharmacies nationwide