Often, your lips are overlooked when it comes to your beauty routine but they deserve as much attention as your other features. Taking steps to up your lip routine can help you get closer to getting the perfect luscious lips.
Hydrate
Your first step should be keeping your lips hydrated. Doing so can help them look more soft and plump. There are plenty of ways you can keep your lips hydrated. To start off, you should make sure you’re drinking plenty of water. This will benefit your whole body as well as your lips. You can also keep your lips hydrated by moisturizing them regularly. Applying Chapstick or lip balm throughout the day is essential. An additional step would be using products with SPF in them to keep your lips protected from the sun. Too much sun can dry out your lips.
Exfoliate
Next, you need to make sure you’re exfoliating your lips as often as necessary. This will look different for everyone, but typically you should exfoliate 1-2 times a week. Exfoliating is necessary because it removes dry, dead skin cells and allows you to uncover the soft, new skin beneath. To exfoliate, you should apply an exfoliating mixture and rub it in circles on your lips for about 30 seconds. Let the mixture sit for a while and then gently cleanse your lips. You should apply moisturizer immediately after.
Avoid Irritation
In addition to actively caring for your lips with moisturizing and exfoliating, you also want to make sure you avoid certain irritants. Irritation can make your lips red, dry, etc., and should be avoided as much as possible. Your lips can become irritated by certain foods, but they can also be irritated by the products you use. You should always test out products before using them regularly so you can make sure they won’t bother your skin. Your lips can also be irritated by the weather or other outside conditions. When you go out, make sure you find ways to keep your lips protected such as using plenty of moisturizer beforehand.
You want your lips to be soft and lush and there are several ways you can achieve this. Your at-home routine should provide your lips with plenty of care. However, you can also give your lips some additional attention with professional treatments.
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