Dry and chapped lips do look unattractive, even sore. Fortunately, to keep lips healthy and full, you just need to know which products to use and leave bad habits. Drinking plenty of water, using moisturizing lipstick and lip balm, and exfoliating regularly can all help maintain fuller lips. In addition, try not to expose your lips to dry conditions for too long and do not lick them so that the moisture does not quickly disappear.
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Method 1 of 3: Hydrate Lips Naturally
Step 1. Drink plenty of water
One of the best ways to prevent dry, chapped lips is to make sure you're hydrated both inside and out. Try to drink at least 2 liters (about 8 glasses) per day. An added bonus, consuming water also makes lips appear fuller.
- Bring a water bottle or thermos so drinking water is available throughout the day.
- Adequate hydration is not only good for the lips but also nourishes you in almost every aspect.
- Non-caffeinated coffee, non-caffeinated tea, juices, and other beverages also help meet your daily hydration needs. Avoid caffeinated and high-sodium drinks because they dry out your lips.
Step 2. Turn on the humidifier
Humidifiers humidify the surrounding environment, so it's beneficial if you live in a place where both indoor and outdoor conditions are dry. Put it on for a few hours per day and you will soon feel the condition of your lips improve.
The price of air humidifiers varies widely, ranging from hundreds of thousands to millions of rupiah, but the benefits are worth the price
Step 3. Apply natural almond oil, coconut oil or shea butter
Pour a small amount of oil onto your fingertips and apply it directly to your lips. Fatty oils are great natural conditioners because they moisturize, soften, and give your lips a healthy glow. For best results, apply a small amount of oil 2-3 times per day.
- Almond oil is hypoallergenic so it is safe for use by all skin types, from head to toe.
- The high content of vitamins A and E in organic oil contains age-fighting substances so that if used regularly can make lips look younger. To take advantage of the higher concentration you can even use pure vitamin E oil.
Step 4. Use cucumber to restore vital moisture
Thinly slice the ripe cucumber, then place the slices on your lips while lying down or pat them on your lips. The hydrating essence and nutritional content of the cucumber will be absorbed by the lips in minutes, but the effect will last a full day.
- Cucumber treatments can be a quick and effective addition to your nighttime skincare routine.
- Topical application of the fruit can also help relieve the discomfort that comes with chapped or sunburned lips.
Method 2 of 3: Using Protective Products
Step 1. Look for a lip balm that protects your lips from drying out
Look for products that contain nutritional additives such as shea butter, vitamin E, and coconut and jojoba oils. These ingredients provide a natural barrier to the skin of the lips to fend off external drying agents and prevent moisture loss.
- Quality hydrating ointments also leave your lips feeling softer, smoother, and less sensitive to wind and cold.
- Don't use lip care products that contain camphor or menthol, as these can make dry skin worse and can hurt irritated lips.
Step 2. Purchase an exfoliating lip scrub
Exfoliating removes dead, dry skin, leaving a healthy layer. Get in the habit of exfoliating your lips every few days or as needed. This step is very important to do at the end of the year, when the cold air spoils the health of the lips.
- Exfoliating scrubs can be purchased at almost any store that sells beauty and skin care products.
- If you want to use homemade products, try making them from ingredients like sea salt, brown sugar, honey, and olive or coconut oil.
Step 3. Apply sunscreen to the lips
You may not realize it, but lips are just as prone to sunburn as the rest of the body. Fortunately, there are now a variety of lipsticks and lip balms that contain sunscreen. Make sure you apply the product thickly before going to the beach or taking an afternoon/evening walk.
- Reapply sunscreen to lips every few hours, as directed. Complete instructions for use can be found on the label.
- The protection offered by sunscreen products for the lips is up to 15 SPF.
Step 4. Apply a hydrating product after applying matte lipstick
In order to last long, matte lipstick must dry the surface on which it is applied. So that your lips don't dry out as dry as the desert, you should always try to use hydrating lipsticks or alternate them so that the moisture lost when using matte lipsticks can be restored.
- Shea butter, vitamin E, and coconut oil and jojoba oil are among the best ingredients to pamper dehydrated lips due to the use of matte lipstick.
- If you're the type who can't go out without a matte lipstick, apply a light layer of conditioner to your lips before applying the matte lipstick to provide a protective layer.
Method 3 of 3: Avoid Bad Habits
Step 1. Stop licking your lips
Wetting your lips with the tip of your tongue may seem effective in the short term, but the negatives outweigh the positives. Over time, the protective layer on the sensitive skin of the lips will be eroded by the digestive enzymes in the saliva.
- Always carry hydrating lipstick or lip balm with you. The temptation to lick your lips will decrease if you just reapply your lips with lipstick or lip balm.
- Always use an unflavored lip balm as flavoring can make you lick your lips.
Step 2. Watch out for spicy or sour foods
The acid content in a plate of spicy chicken wings or a glass of orange juice is enough to make lips dry instantly. If you consume it in large quantities, your lips can become chapped and sore. Oily foods are the worst because they tend to form a residue that is difficult to clean.
- Whenever possible, use utensils such as straws or forks and eat slowly so that food contact with the mouth area is reduced to a minimum.
- Lip conditioners made from natural ingredients such as shea butter and aloe vera are very useful in treating irritated lips.
Step 3. Breathe through your nose
If you haven't already practiced, start breathing in and out through your nose, not your mouth. The whole movement of air around the lips can make the lips dry quickly. Closing your mouth also makes the lipstick last longer than if you kept your mouth shut.
- If you are forced to breathe through your mouth during exercise, open your mouth slightly wider so that air is not blown into your lips.
- Breathing through the mouth is good and beneficial, but there are also many negative consequences, such as white mouth disease, gnashing of teeth, and a pillow that is wet with drool. yuh!
- If you can't seem to stop breathing through your mouth, see an ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat) doctor. Maybe you have a deviated septum.
Step 4. Cover your lips in cold weather
Winter weather is notorious for damaging the lips. If you have to leave the room, bring a scarf or a high-collar coat to cover the lower part of your face. That way, apart from protecting your lips, you also stay warm and comfortable.
You'll need to wrap yourself up, especially if you're out for a walk in a cold wind or have to stay outside for long periods of time
Tips
- Do not hesitate to apply lip balm as often as possible, if necessary. The key to keeping lips moisturized is prevention.
- Store lip hydrating products in various places, such as your nightstand, bag, locker, or glove drawer in your car, so they are always available when you need them.
- If chapped lips are severe, you may need to switch to medical products that contain ceramides. These waxy molecules help rebuild the natural protective layer of the lips.
