Make lips look sexy and healthy is not difficult. If you have chapped lips, follow these simple tips.
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Part 1 of 4: Adding Moisture
Step 1. Always carry a lip balm or moisturizing lipstick with you
Apart from keeping your lips moisturized due to its petrolatum, beeswax or oil content, a good lip balm will also nourish your skin with vitamin E, jojoba oil, or whichever ingredient is most effective for your skin.
Whether it's dry or rainy season, make sure your lip balm contains SPF 15 or higher protection. This will prevent the lips from burning and peeling
Step 2. Apply lip balm before applying lipstick
In addition to making makeup easier to apply, moisturizer will also keep the skin layer moisturized and protected.
Step 3. Apply moisturizing lipstick during the day, and apply lip balm at night
This will make your lips feel soft when you wake up.
Step 4. Drink lots of water
Keeping your body hydrated is a great way to keep your lips moisturized. Drink at least eight glasses of water every day. In addition to helping to keep the skin clean, water also contains many other benefits for the skin.
Avoid lipstick that is thick or dark in color. A semi-transparent lipstick that is applied lightly will accentuate the texture of the lips and make them look softer
Step 5. Add lip moisture before bed
Here are some tips that can be done:
- Apply a little baby oil on the lips before going to bed.
- Use Chapstick at night. However, remember that this product cannot be used carelessly; in some people, this product will actually make the lips become drier.
- EOS is good to apply before going to bed or before starting an activity.
Part 2 of 4: Exfoliating Lips
Step 1. Peel off the skin layer of the lips
Dip the toothbrush in petroleum jelly or Vaseline. Then, use the brush to remove the layer of dead skin on your lips. Or, mix a tablespoon of honey with enough sugar to make it like a scrub and rub a toothbrush with the mixture on your lips. Exfoliating will make lips softer and healthier looking.
Step 2. Apply coconut scrub on the lips and leave it on for 5 minutes
This will reduce dead skin cells and blockage.
Step 3. Clean the dead and dry skin with one of the following methods:
- Dip the toothbrush in warm water and gently rub the brush against your lips.
- Rub sugar and Vaseline on your lips. This method will remove the dead skin.
Step 4. Don't do it too often
Exfoliating the skin, if done too often, will strip the natural oils on the lips, making them dry and chapped.
Part 3 of 4: Protecting Lips from Environmental Hazards
Step 1. Avoid salty foods that leave stains on the lips
Salt is used to dry and store meat because it takes away the moisture. Cheetos, for example, will leave a salty orange powder around the mouth and dry out the lips.
Step 2. Cover your face when it's cold or windy
Covering your mouth and chin with a scarf in bad weather will help protect your lips from the elements, especially the wind.
Part 4 of 4: Avoiding Bad Habits
Step 1. Don't lick your lips
Saliva will dry out the lips and remove the lip balm that has been applied.
Step 2. Get rid of cheap, smelly and flavored lip balm
This type of moisturizer will make you tempted to keep licking your lips.
Step 3. Don't bite your lips
This habit will not only erode the protective layer of moisturizer, but can also cause sore lips.
Step 4. Breathe through your nose
Like the effects of windy weather, breathing through your mouth will dry out your lips.
Step 5. Don't peel chapped lips
This will interfere with the healing process, make the lips look dirty, and can cause bleeding.
Tips
- Make sure the bristles of the toothbrush used for the above method are relatively soft. Otherwise, the skin that should be there (living skin) will also be lifted.
- After exfoliating, apply lip balm.
- Always carry a lip balm that contains ingredients like olive oil, shea butter, coconut, etc., as they will keep your lips hydrated. Use lip balm in the morning, before going to bed, and before applying lipstick to protect your lips from harm.
- Place a warm green tea bag on your lips for 2 minutes before applying lip balm.
- Vaseline is very good. Try "Vaseline lip therapy". This product is not like ordinary petroleum jelly.
- Try using a moisturizing lipstick, as regular lipstick will dry out your lips.
- Apply milk on the lips to make them softer.
- Applying sugar before bed can help. Wet lips with water, then apply a little sugar. Then, rinse your lips with warm water in the morning.
- Don't use cheap lip balms that contain acid crystals, which can dry out and hurt your lips.
