Our delicate lip skin continually renews itself from the bottom up to maintain the skin barrier and protect us from environmental influences and other "intruders." This means that the surface of our lips always harbors a buildup of dead skin cells, which are normally pushed aside by new, intact skin cells. Our lip skin is highly sensitive because it lacks a stratum corneum and sebaceous glands that protect it from dryness.

Starting from adolescence our cell turnover process slows down additionally. Consequently, cells no longer regenerate as quickly, leading to an accumulation of dead skin cells on the surface, which we perceive as dry flakes. This dead skin cannot absorb and transfer moisture from external products such as lip creams or balms. Regardless of the product used, it can only provide superficial relief, failing to protect the new, intact skin underneath.

This situation makes our lips prone to irregularities and cracks. Over time, more foreign particles penetrate the skin barrier, causing the lips to appear rougher and older. Regular exfoliation with the PS Lip Pad makes it easy to reveal fresh, youthful skin and then protect it with a balm against free radicals and environmental conditions.

An additional significant long-term benefit of regular exfoliation and the use of a lip balm is the stimulation of collagen production in the dermis (the skin layer beneath the epidermis). This is because the skin's cell turnover is activated once again.