We all want soft, plump lips, but sometimes Mother Nature isn't generous enough to give us "kiss-stealing" lips on a silver platter. Cold weather, extreme weather, or bad habits take a toll on your lips, so try to implement some of the tips in this article and you'll get some substantial improvements.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Apply a Conditioner
Step 1. Apply conditioner every day
Try a shea butter or cocoa butter product for good results. Apply it frequently throughout the day when your lips start to feel dry (usually every two hours).
- If you use it too often, it can make your lips even more chapped.
- Apply a layer of conditioner before applying any other lip products, including lipstick, lip gloss or gloss.
- Choose a product that feels right to your needs. Some lip balms are medical and others contain mint extracts that may be too strong for some to be irritating. Read the labels before buying your lip balm and make sure there is no ingredient you are allergic to.
- There are many products on the market, you can do a short search online.
- You can easily find a lip balm at the supermarket, pharmacy or health center.
Step 2. Avoid perfumed, flavored or colored products
They can be irritating and, in the long run, can trigger allergic reactions. Choose those products that contain only natural ingredients, without chemical additives.
Step 3. Try a moisturizing lipstick
Every brand of beauty products now includes at least one or two specific lipsticks for dry or moisturizing lips.
- If you rely on products that are a little less "noble", still look for those that claim to be moisturizing.
- Check the ingredients list for shea butter, cocoa butter, coconut butter or olive oil. These are natural moisturizers.
Step 4. Use products that also have a sun protection factor (at least 15) to protect yourself from sun damage
Lips are very sensitive to sunburn and aging. Make sure you always use them when you go outdoors.
Part 2 of 3: Exfoliate and Moisturize the Lips
Step 1. Rub your lips with sugar
In truth, you can use any food with a granular texture but avoid irritating ones, such as salt, because they dry out the lips.
Step 2. Make a scrub with olive oil, honey and sugar
Mix a tablespoon of honey with two teaspoons of sugar and one of olive oil. Rub the mixture into your lips and let it work for several minutes.
Step 3. Make a coconut and citrus-based conditioner
Mix two teaspoons of coconut oil with 3 drops of lemon juice and one teaspoon of beeswax. Heat them in a saucepan over low heat without stopping stirring. If you prefer, you can replace the lemon with lime. Pour the mixture into a glass container and wait for it to harden. Apply it regularly to your lips like a normal balm.
Step 4. Rub some butter, neem oil, ghee or cream on your lips before going to sleep
These are moisturizing substances that also soothe chapped lips. Rinse off in the morning.
Step 5. Make a dough with baking soda and water
Rub it on your lips and wait for it to harden. Finally, rinse it off with plenty of water.
Step 6. Apply aloe vera gel to lips that are red, chapped and / or sunburned
Aloe is extremely soothing and helps you overcome severe sunburn damage.
Step 7. Rub some cucumber slices
The phytochemicals present in this vegetable firm the collagen fibers of the lips making them much more plump and hydrated. Massage them for several minutes with freshly cut cucumber slices.
Step 8. Use a toothbrush to apply the scrubs described above if you want more vigorous action
But make sure it's only soft or medium bristled to avoid injuring yourself. You can limit yourself to hot water or distribute the scrub with the brush.
Part 3 of 3: Developing Good Habits
Step 1. Drink at least 8 glasses of water every day
The best thing you can do for your lips and your skin in general is to drink a lot. Water not only hydrates the body but nourishes the skin and promotes cell turnover. Dry lips are always a sign of general dehydration.
Step 2. Avoid licking your lips
Although it may seem counterintuitive, know that licking your lips wets them with saliva which tends to dry them out.
Step 3. Try not to bite them
If you tend to do this when you're nervous or don't even notice, try chewing gum to satisfy this "oral fixation". Biting your lip creates cracks and open wounds that may even require antibiotic treatment.
Step 4. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables daily
Foods that contain vitamins B and C are especially beneficial for skin health. Consider taking these items with supplements if your diet is particularly poor. Don't forget the Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish, avocado and almonds. Omega-3s are also available as supplements.
Warnings
- Don't use cheap, flavored lip balm, it makes your lips dry and you may be tempted to lick it.
- Always remember that licking your lips in the long run makes them dry.
- Throw away any lip balm you have been storing for more than a year as it may contain numerous bacteria.
- Do not apply multiple products at one time. Allow your lips to breathe.
- Do not share your product with anyone, it could transmit germs.
- When you exfoliate your lips, do it gently so as not to make them sore and sore.
