Cooler weather has arrived, along with windburn, air moisture changes and a more challenging immune environment. This can take a toll on your lips, making them dry and prone to cracks and outbreaks on or around your lips, and may make you feel self-conscious about your smile – not how you want to feel this season!

Studies have shown that lysine, an amino acid, it helps to play a key role in supporting clear, healthy skin and lips because of its crucial role in collagen production. Collagen is responsible for maintaining healthy skin, bones, and connective tissues. For some people who are prone to skin changes during the winter season, especially around the lips, winter is an especially crucial time to take extra precautions against lip outbreaks.   Lysine supplementation is a natural additional support for lip health in a winter routine.      

But it is not just the lips!  Many report skin and hair challenges such as extra dryness and dullness as the moisture seems to disappear from the skin. This occurs as the outside cold weakens the skin barrier, together with dry heat from indoor heating which takes the moisture out of the air, causing skin to be dry and irritated.   

Dry skin can exaggerate roughness and fine lines which seems to lead to quicker ageing. On the flip side, your collagen production also decreases as you age, resulting in a loss of elasticity, skin firmness and moisture. So, it is even more important to maintain healthy collagen during autumn and winter as you age.

Skin and hair nourishment works from the inside out, and this may mean an increased need for extra nutrient support to support your collagen building blocks. Well-known supportive nutrients that support healthy skin, texture and appearance include vitamin C, zinc and MSM.   

Solgar has come to the rescue if you are confronted with winter skin woes.  For support and protection of your lip health, consider Solgar Lysine 1000mg. If you find you have lacklustre skin and hair, go for Solgar Skin, Nails and Hair which is specifically formulated with lysine and MSM, vitamin C, zinc, red algae, and L-proline.  

Check out Solgar Lysine, and Solgar Skin, Nails and Hair, at your local Health 2000 store or online!

Always read the label and use only as directed. If symptoms persist, please see your healthcare professional.

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