Guidelines on How to Keep your Lips Healthy

 




Sometimes we don't care much about our lips like the rest of our skin. Our lips do not have oil or sweat glands and, they are constantly exposed to irritants: the tip of the tongue, food and drinks, environmental pollutants, the weather and, so on. Our mouths need as much care as the rest of our skin, if not more. 

But despite everything they do for us, our lips are often neglected. Soft, looking lips may look beautiful, but keeping them hydrated and healthy is most vital. If you are not keen like most people, your lips will not look soft, pink, and plump without paying a little extra attention to the skin on your mouth. The following are ways how you can keep your lips healthy.

Exfoliate your lips 

Before you go to bed at night, apply a good quality lip balm. After waking up, use a damp washcloth or a toothbrush, and gently rub off any dry, dead skin flakes.

Try a homemade lips scrub

Exfoliate your lips with sugar or honey while you lock in moisture with almond oil.

Keep hydrated

Being dehydrated is one of the causes of dry lips. Taking at least eight glasses of water a day will benefit your whole body.

Eat a healthy diet

Sometimes your eating habits seem to soothe your complexion or your skin might react poorly to junk food. Make no mistake and know that your diet is a factor in your lips' condition. Your lips depend on a steady intake of vitamins and minerals, so stick to nutrient-dense foods like fresh fruits and vegetables. Vitamins B and E are vital for healthy lips and skin.

Use the right beauty products

Note that not all beauty products for lips are made equal. Lip balms containing shea butter, cocoa butter, and coconut oil help protect your lips against heat and pollution. But other ingredients like camphor can dry out your lips. Make sure that you throw away expired products.

Use vitamin E

If you have Vitamin E capsules, you can open the capsule and apply the product right to your lips. Vitamin E may help generate new skin cells and make your lips softer.

Moisturize with aloe Vera

You can either purchase pure aloe Vera gel or pluck a leaf from an aloe Vera plant and make gel out of it. Aloe Vera has soothing and healing properties, helping lips to be good.

Use a berry-based lips scrub

Strawberries are rich in antioxidants and Vitamin C, which nourish the skin on your lips.
Crushing a strawberry and adding it to a honey and olive oil mixture can be a good home remedy to keep your lips healthy.

Work on your lips with citrus juice

Using a few drops of lemon juice on your lips can make them look brighter and, the juice removes dead skin. Rub the lemon juice onto the lips and watch them brighten up. Make sure that your lips are not cracked or so dry before using this remedy, as it may sting and make things worse.

Protect lips from the sun

Your face can get damaged due to sun exposure. Using daily SPF 15 or above helps slow the signs of aging. Your lips can get damaged by UV rays due to sun exposure.
Make sure that you are using a lip balm with an SPF ingredient. Reapplying sunscreen hourly to your lips will give you good results.

Limit exposure to toxins

Toxins from tobacco products and other chemicals can prematurely age skin, making lips look dark or wrinkled. Habits like smoking can increase this effect and give your lip color a faded appearance. Avoiding cigarettes can improve your lips' appearance.

Clean off makeup before going to bed

Sleeping with makeup isn't good for your skin, and your lips are no exception. Even if the lipstick is not visible at the end of the day, give your lips a gentle and smooth swipe with a makeup-removing wipe before you sleep.

Always prepare before using lipstick

Even if you are using lip color products that aim at minimizing skin damage, first coat the lips with a primer to prevent them from drying up before you wear lipstick. Prime your lips with coconut oil or almond oil using a cotton swab or a lip brush.

Conclusion

Note that different skin tones look better with unique lip colors. Do not get discouraged if your lips do not appear exactly like your favorite celebrities′ or the product ads you see in magazines or television sets.
You should aim at having healthy, hydrated, and smooth lips using the above and any other home remedy.


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