Soft and alluring lips are always a desire for women, yet in our skincare routines, we often overlook them. Besides lip balm, which we commonly use, few consider the need to exfoliate and moisturize lips.
Our lips are much thinner than the rest of our body. Additionally, they have fewer oil glands and do not produce melanin (the pigment that protects your skin from UV rays), meaning they have less natural protection from sunlight, cold, wind, or dry air.
This is the first step to remove any lipstick residue from previous use. Matte lipsticks, which are water-resistant, need to be cleaned with specialized lip makeup remover.
Just like the skin around your eyes, lip skin is extremely delicate and sensitive. Therefore, you should use a separate eye and lip makeup remover to effectively remove matte lipsticks.
Dead skin on the lips prevents effective moisturization. Dead cells also make the lips look dull, prone to peeling and have a rough texture. Even lipstick applications won’t look smooth.
Lips lose their natural moisture balance when they lack water. Therefore, providing a moisturizing mask for the lips is essential, especially during dry winter days.
Using lip balm: Lip balm can be the quickest and simplest solution to combat dryness. Some lip balms act like overnight masks, providing long-lasting moisture and leaving lips soft and supple the next morning.
Lips are often exposed to sunlight – especially the bottom lip (even when wearing a mask). This means they are a common site for skin cancer. Therefore, your daytime lip balm (or lipstick) must have SPF 15 or higher. Remember to reapply lip sunscreen every two hours, especially after eating or drinking.
- Apply Lip Masks (at Night)
Applying a lip mask overnight helps keep lips plump and rosy the next morning. Lip masks containing natural plant oils help maintain deep hydration, and restore the protective barrier, leaving lips smooth, soft, and fresh. These products also help alleviate cracked lips, wrinkles, and pale lips.
- How to apply aloe vera lip mask
Aloe vera contains natural ingredients that soothe cracked skin and gently remove dead skin cells. It helps strengthen the thin protective layer on the lips and also provides a cooling effect.
- Change Daily Habits
Drink enough water: Hydrating the body also helps lips resist common issues like dryness, cracking, and peeling.
Avoid licking lips: Unintentionally licking your lips can lead to moisture loss that you may not realize.
Don’t peel lip skin: This habit can cause bleeding, inflammation, or lip peeling.
- Perform lip exercises before bedtime
Regular lip exercises help reduce the formation of wrinkles and increase elasticity and softness. The simplest way to exercise your lips is to smile. Just relax your body and smile freely. Also, you can pucker your lips. If you have a partner, you can use them for kisses. This is the most relaxing and effective way to massage and relax your lips.
- Early Sleep
Don’t stay up late for work or be engrossed in your favorite movies. Nighttime is precious for resting and replenishing energy for the next day. Your skin will look smoother and more radiant if you get enough sleep. Therefore, an early bedtime will always bring long-term health and beauty to women.