Kiss-Proof Lips: Lip Care SOS

Soft, full-looking lips may look nice, but keeping your lips hydrated and healthy is most important. If you’re like most people, though, your lips won’t look soft, pink, and plump without paying a little extra attention to the skin on your mouth. Keep reading to learn the most important steps for hydrated, healthy lips.


Exfoliate

It is important to remove any dead cells from your lips to leave some space for new ones. Use a damp washcloth or a toothbrush to gently rub off any dead or dry skin. This will also boost circulation to the area. You can exfoliate the thin skin on your lips with raw sugar while you lock in moisture with almond oil and honey.

Hydrate

One of the most common causes of dry skin is not drinking enough water. Getting eight glasses of water a day will benefit your body in lots of ways, and fuller-looking lips are an added benefit.

Moisturize

Now its time to lock in the hydration you have provided to your lips.You can purchase pure aloe vera gel or even crack a leaf from an aloe plant in your home for this remedy. Aloe vera has soothing and healing properties, helping lips to look their best.

If you have vitamin E capsules, you can simply cut one open and apply the product right to your lips. Vitamin E boosts circulation and may help generate new skin cells, making your lips softer

Protect

It’s common knowledge that the skin on your face is subject to damaging sun exposure. But, one 2005 studyTrusted Source found that of 299 people who applied sunscreen to their body correctly, only 37 percent also used lip protection.

Using daily SPF 15 or above, even on cloudy or cold days, helps slow the signs of aging. Your lips can become damaged by UV rays from sun exposure or even sunless tanning beds.Make sure you’re using a lip balm with an SPF ingredient. Reapplying sunscreen hourly to your lips will give you the best results.

Prep

Even when you’re using lip color products that aim to minimize skin damage, it’s still a good idea to coat your lips with a primer to stop them from getting dried out before you put on lipstick.

Use a cotton swab or lip brush to prime lips with coconut oil or almond oil. Let it fully soak in before you perfect your pout with a swipe of your favorite lip stain.