The Perfect Pout: A Guide to Proper Lip Care
One of the most important but simultaneously overlooked aspects of skin and beauty care is lip care. Now, I can already hear you saying “How can this be? Lip care is so easy!”, but many do not know the necessary tools or steps needed to keep their lips soft and smooth. There may be some lip care secrets you aren’t in on, so we’ve put together a beginners guide to keeping your lips nourished and hydrated. So keep reading if you want to know how to achieve the perfect pout...
THE BASICS OF LIP CARE
Exfoliate
Just like the rest of your skin, your lips need to be exfoliated to remove dead skin cells and keep them looking smooth and healthy. Not only does exfoliating help to prevent dry, chapped lips, but it also allows for better absorption of lip balms and other treatments. Additionally, exfoliating can also help to increase blood flow to the lips, which can lead to a more plump and youthful appearance. Use a lip scrub, like a sugar scrub, to help keep your lips looking their best, but use it sparingly as frequent exfoliation can be too abrasive and cause irritation.
Hyaluronic acid
Hyaluronic acid is an important ingredient when it comes to lip care, as it has the ability to deeply hydrate and plump the lips. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance in the body that is known for its ability to hold onto water, making it an effective ingredient in moisturizing and hydrating the skin. When applied to the lips, hyaluronic acid can help to attract and retain moisture, resulting in more hydrated and plump lips. Additionally, hyaluronic acid can also help to improve the overall texture and appearance of the lips by smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles. Using a lip product that contains hyaluronic acid can help to keep the lips looking healthy, hydrated, and youthful.
Lip Mask
Using a lip mask is an important step in lip care, as it can help to deeply moisturize and nourish the lips. Lip masks are typically formulated with a variety of hydrating ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, glycerine, and natural oils that work to penetrate deeply into the skin, providing long-lasting hydration and nourishment. Lip masks can be used both in the evening to let the ingredients work their magic while you sleep, or during the day for an instant boost of hydration.
Lip Balm
Of course, the ultimate go to is also a lip essential. Simply keeping a stick of lip balm in your purse for emergencies is one of the best ways to keep your lips nourished. It’s also crucial for keeping your lips protected from the elements, especially the sun. This is why using a lip balm containing SPF is a great option, as it will help to protect your lips from harmful UV rays that can cause sunburn and dryness.
Hydrate
Staying hydrated is essential for lip care as it helps to keep the lips moisturized and plump. When the body is dehydrated, the lips can become dry, chapped, and cracked. Drinking 8-10 glasses of water a day is recommended to keep the body hydrated and thus, your lips.
Petroleum products
Using a petroleum based product, such as Vaseline, can help to keep your lips hydrated due to its emollient properties. Emollients are substances that help to create a barrier on top of your lips, which helps to lock in moisture. Using Vaseline on top of your lip products or in the morning after an overnight lip mask will help to keep all the good stuff in and prevent your lips from drying out.
So there you have it! There is more to lip care than simply applying a lip balm once in a while. By choosing the right lip care products for you and making lip care a part of your daily beauty routine, you can keep your lips looking beautiful and hydrated so that you’ve always got the perfect pout!
