Are you tired of seeing your red lipstick stuck all over the place? If you want your lips to look red without leaving such a mess, start conditioning your lips to reveal their natural color. Applying a light lip blush made from berry or beet juice is a natural trick that can be a great way to deal with days when your lips need a splash of color. To keep your lips in the best condition, use sunscreen and moisturizer, so they will always look bright and supple instead of chapped and dull.
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Method 1 of 3: Prepping Your Lips
Step 1. Use a scrubbing cream from sugar
Dry and dead skin that builds up on your lips can cause your lips to look paler than they should be. To bring out the natural red hue of your lips, you will need to exfoliate your lips to reveal the new skin underneath. An easy way to do this is to make your own lip scrubbing cream by mixing ingredients you probably already have at home. Here's how to do it:
- Mix a teaspoon of sugar and a teaspoon of honey (or olive oil, if you don't have honey).
- Rub the mixture on your lips in a circular motion.
- Rinse and repeat again until your lips are free of all dead skin.
Step 2. Brush your lips with a toothbrush
If your lips are so chapped that regular scrubbing cream can't penetrate the skin, try brushing your lips with a soft-bristled toothbrush. Make sure to do it in the area inside your lip line. Wet your toothbrush with warm water, then scrub your lips in a circular motion. Rub each part of the lips for 20-30 seconds before moving on to another part. Once you're done, your lips will look as brilliant as new.
Step 3. Condition your lips with serum
Now that you've brought out your natural red lips, condition your lips with a coat of lip serum to keep them looking prime. Coating lips with serum overnight will give better results; You will wake up with soft, pink lips. Try using one of the following oils as a natural lip serum:
- Coconut oil
- Almond oil (almond)
- Olive oil
- Jojoba oil
Step 4. Plump your lips to add natural color
Just as pinching your cheeks will make them look rosy, increasing blood circulation in your lips will bring out their natural red color and make them look fuller and more beautiful. You can buy a lip plumper from the store, but making your own can also be effective. Try one of these natural lip balms:
- Mix teaspoon of cinnamon or red chili powder with enough olive oil to form a paste. Apply on lips for five minutes, then rinse.
- Mix 5 drops of peppermint extract with teaspoon of olive oil. Apply on lips for five minutes, then rinse.
- Slice a small piece of fresh ginger, or cut a jalapeno pepper in half. Rub the slices against your lips for five minutes.
Step 5. Moisturize your lips
Keeping lips moisturized is important to get a good natural color. If your lips are dry, they will start to look paler and duller again. Use a good natural lip balm to make sure your lips never dry out. You can make your own lip balm using the following methods:
- Melt 1 tablespoon of beeswax with 3 tablespoons of coconut oil.
- Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil, such as peppermint (as a bonus, peppermint will make your lips look full).
- Pour the mixture into your old lip balm container and let it harden before using.
Method 2 of 3: Adding Natural Color
Step 1. Use red fruit juice
Starting with conditioned lips, dip a cotton swab into the container of red fruit juice. Rub the juice all over the lips, don't cross the lip line, and let the juice dry. Apply a few more coats for a darker color. Lock the juice color using a clear lip balm. Any of the following juices can be used:
- Cherry juice
- Cranberry juice
- Pomegranate juice
- Strawberry juice (for the color tends to be pink)
Step 2. Try beetroot slices
Cut a slice of fresh beet, making sure the flesh is bright red. Rub the beet slices all over your lips, squeezing them gently as you flatten them out to release the juice. Let the juice dry, then apply a few more coats for a darker color. Color lock using a clear lip balm.
- Beetroot powder can also be an effective lip blush. Mix a little bit of beetroot powder with enough olive oil to form a paste. Apply to your lips, and let the paste dry completely. Wipe off any excess paste, then lock in color with a clear lip balm.
- You can also use canned beets, although they are not as pigmented as fresh beets.
Step 3. Eat a red popsicle
Red Popsicles contain just the right amount of food coloring to make your lips look naturally red. Choose cherry or raspberry popsicles and eat slowly, making sure the melted popsicles coat your lips. By the time your popsicle runs out, your lips will have a bright red color.
- For a more accurate application, you can melt the popsicle in a bowl and apply it with a cotton swab. This method also prevents your teeth from turning red.
- Create your own color of choice by mixing more than one popsicle flavor. Try mixing grape and cherry flavors for a dark red plum, or orange and raspberry for a pretty coral color.
Step 4. Use Kool-Aid powder
Red Kool-Aid powder has been used as a lip blush since the 1950s. Who would have thought this simple drink mix would be the perfect addition to the contents of your cosmetic bag? Take a pack of cherry or strawberry flavored Kool-Aid powder. Mix it with enough olive oil to form a paste, and rub it on your lips. Leave it for five minutes, then wash off any remaining paste.
Step 5. Make your own portable lip blush
If you want to have a handy lip blush to apply whenever your lips need help, you can easily make your own using beetroot powder or Kool-Aid powder. Mixing the powder with coconut oil will create a blush that absorbs into your lips, so you don't have to wipe it off. Here's how to make it:
- Melt 1 tablespoon of coconut oil.
- Mix in 1 tablespoon of Kool-Aid powder or beetroot powder.
- Pour the mixture into a small container with a tight-fitting lid.
- Apply with your fingers or a cotton swab. The blush will melt at warm temperatures.
Method 3 of 3: Keeping Your Lips Healthy and Bright
Step 1. Protect your lips from the sun
Too much sun exposure can cause lip discoloration, including dark patches. Keep your natural lip color safe by protecting your lips with a lip balm that contains at least SPF 15. It's a good idea to use sunscreen all year round, even in winter when the sun is not as strong.
Step 2. Keep lips moist
Moisturizing your lips helps them look bright and fresh and prevents chapped lips. This is especially important when the air is dry and cold. To keep your lips moisturized, do the following:
- After exfoliating your lips, always apply a lip balm that nourishes your lips well to prevent more moisture loss.
- If you have problems with chapped lips, try sleeping with a humidifier on.
Step 3. Drink a lot
If your body is dehydrated, it will be reflected on your lips. Start your day by drinking a full glass of water. For every cup of coffee or soda you drink throughout the day, drink a full glass of water to ensure you stay hydrated.
- When you drink alcohol, make sure you drink plenty of water afterward. That way you won't wake up with dry lips.
- Avoid foods that are too salty as they will dry out your lips.
Step 4. Avoid smoking
Smoking tobacco products can cause lip discoloration. Smoking can also cause wrinkling and thinning of the lips. If you want natural red lips, it's best to avoid smoking altogether.
