Dr. G Does Your Lips a Service

In anticipation of our biggest launch yet, Lip Therapy, we sat down with Dr. Goldfaden to learn all about the lips and why we need to protect them. 

Please explain the anatomy of the lips and why they are more delicate and more easily dried out than the rest of the skin?

The lips are almost continuous with the internal parts of our body – that is to say, the lips are the transition area between the skin and the mucosa (the inner lining of the mouth). The skin overlying the lips is extremely thin and frail covering large amounts of blood vessels. The lip tissue’s cell turnover is much quicker than our facial skin. The stratum corneum, the dry scaly part of the skin and what we exfoliate off, do not really form and is almost nonexistent on the lip. The lips have no oil glands and no real protective barrier and so they dry out quickly. Many people who breathe more heavily through their mouths (mouth breathers) have the constant movement of air which can lead to dehydration.

What are some common ways we dry and damage our lips?

Since the lips have no protective barrier, climate and weather can affect the health of the lips. Wind, temperature and ultraviolet light can damage and dry out the lips. The Sun can damage the outer layer of the lips and cause them to not function properly.

Constant inflammation of the lips, which comes from external sources such as foods, spices, smoking/cigarettes, eating hot food, makeup and artificial coloring found in glosses or lipsticks are all considered ‘irritants. Excessive licking and biting the lips can also cause damage. 

Since we may be wearing them for a while, are masks good or bad for the lips?

Wearing a mask is actually more protective than not. Masks stop water loss from the lips, protect against the sun, wind, extreme temperatures and keep humidity in. Negative side effects could be artificial dyes in the mask’s material. Look for masks free of artificial dyes and made from natural fibers.

“The best protection for lips is prevention. Once you find a lip balm or chapstick you like, buy a bunch and keep one in each bag, night table and coat!”

Which Ingredients should we look for in a lip treatment?

Understand which ingredients are helpful, as some products actually dry the lips out! Optimal ingredients to use are Sea buckhorn oil (promotes hydration and elasticity), Borage oil (anti-inflammatory, calming, anti-oxidant) and Vitamin E (helps protect against free radical damage).

What to stay away from if your lips are chapped?

  • Citrus
  • Matte lipsticks
  • Menthol, Camphor or Eucalyptus products – as they may sting
  • Lip plumping products
  • The elements (wind, sun, etc.) – Cover your face with a scarf when outdoors
  • Biting or picking
  • Salty food
  • Spicy food
  • Acid-based skincare products

 

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The Results Are In!

The results are in on our NEW Lip Therapy Treatment! Formulated to boost, hydrate and condition your lips! Dr. Goldfaden’s antioxidant-rich, concentrated treatment nourishes and revitalizes with an enriched blend of powerful moisturizers and a multi-active peptide complex.

The lips have multiple issues stacked against them, such as having no sebaceous glands and zero sweat glands, which means no self hydration ability and therefore very prone to dehydration. Dr. G always handpicks the innovative ingredients in our products and Lip Therapy Treatment is no exception. The five ingredients below provide everything your lips need to stay hydrated, smooth and plump.

  • Fruit Berry Wax: This soft wax derived from the Rhus Vernucuflua Tree, which is rich in flavonoids and phenolic acids, has antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties.
  • Peptide Complex: Tribehenin and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 work together to moisturize the lips, increase firmness and create a smoother, more defined pout.
  • Vitamin E: This antioxidant nourishes, hydrates and protects skin from harmful free radicals.
  • Borage Oil: Full of antioxidants, naturally occurring Vitamins and Linoleic Acid, this oil acts as an ultra-anti-inflammatory ingredient and helps to restore hydration.
  • Sea Buckthorn Oil: This oil promotes skin hydration, elasticity and skin regeneration.

The Results

We not only test products within Dr. G’s dermatology practice, but also on everyday consumers to make sure we are on the mark when it comes to product efficiency. The below data was collected from 53 participants who used Lip Therapy for 14 days straight.

  • 94% agreed that their lips were instantly hydrated
  • 89% agreed that their lips looked smoother
  • 85% agreed that lips feel baby soft
  • 83% agreed that lips look healthier

Available now on goldfadenmd.com – Pucker Up!

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Sugar is Not So Sweet

Sugar is sweet but not when it comes to the health and look of the skin. Eating excess sugar is one of the worst things you can do to your skin. For starters sugar and foods with a high glycemic number (carbohydrates, fried foods and alcohol) trigger insulin which causes inflammation in the body. Inflammation is a culprit for acne-prone skin, eczema, rosacea and psoriasis. Sugar also breakdowns collagen: ie Glycation– when sugar binds to collagen and form AGES (advanced glycation end products ) this makes the collagen fibers hard and brittle which ultimately causes the skin to look old. Glycation equals loss of elasticity and collagen, which equals sagging, dull and aging skin.

Sugar weakens the immune system, dehydrates skin by pulling out moisture, creates a lackluster appearance and can cause breakouts and redness and dryness. So what should you do? Firstly, cut back on your sugar intake. Processed carbohydrates, alcohol and sugar-heavy foods should be limited.

If you’re prone to redness or rosacea and sugar is making this worse, try our Radical Difference serum. This concentrated rehydrating serum helps to rejuvenate the appearance of skin imperfections, illuminate dull skin and reduce the appearance of unwanted red areas to leave skin appearing glowing and vibrant.

If breakouts are your issue, try our Detox collection to get your skin in check and clear. Detox Facial Clarifying AHA Wash is a power-packed foaming cleanser specifically designed to address the appearance of problem skin, by reaching deep into pores and boosting out stubborn dirt and oils. Skin is left appearing smoother, feeling more refined and rejuvenated. Follow with Facial Detox, a purifying mask that works to draw out dirt and pore-clogging debris to reveal skin that looks clear and appears flawless. Facial Detox leaves skin looking even and appearing balanced, cleans blemish-prone skin and minimizes the appearance of pores and soothes and calms appearance.

Learning to balance your sugar intake will assure clean, clear and glowing skin in the future.

 

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