How to prevent lips from drying

Here are some tips on how you can prevent your lips from drying

Dry lips are a common issue in the summer season. Keeping them moisturised constantly is important and calls for much care. Here are some tips to prevent dry lips -

1. Don't lick them: 

It is a common habit of many to lick their lips every few minutes. Avoid it. Form a habit to keep a check on you as licking lips leads to dryness and chapped lips.

2. Use a good lip balm: 

Invest in a nice, fruity lip balm that will keep your lips soft and moist. Do check that it comes with a certain level of sun protective SPF. If you do not want to use a cosmetic balm, try using petroleum jelly.

3. Drink lots of water: 

Hydration is most important in summers. So make it a point to drink at least 2.5-3 liters of water.

4. Choose healthy cosmetics: 

Every girl likes to put on some make-up. But when wearing a variety of lip glosses or colors, make sure you use healthy ones as cosmetics can dry out your lips quickly.

5. Avoid using a harsh facewash: 

Avoid using a harsh facewash for skin problems as they may harm your skin and lips especially. If you do use one for acne or other issue, protect your lips from any contact with the foam of the facewash.

Ways to fix your discoloured lips

Dark/discoloured lips could be due to an unhealthy lifestyle or bad hygiene habits.

 

If you smoke, here's one more reason to kick the butt. Smoking is one of the biggest causes of lips turning dark. Experts say that the nicotine present in cigarettes causes lip discolouration.

Your lips also need regular exfoliation. Use a soft bristle toothbrush to scrub your lips once a week. This will remove all dead skin and keep your lips pink, soft and healthy.

Experts say that massaging your lips regularly will improve circulation. Make a paste of crush almonds and lemon juice and massage it on your lips regularly. 

 

Lips also need to be hydrated and moisturized. Apply petroleum jelly or lip balm daily so that you don't suffer from dry and chapped lips. Use a balm, which has cocoa butter, known to be great for lips.

A simple home remedy to lighten dark lips is to crush pomegranate seeds and mix them with a few drops of milk cream. Apply this paste on your lips and leave for 20 minutes.

Make your lips look fuller

If you desire a gorgeous pout like Angelina Jolie, you needn't go through the ordeal of painful injections! Just follow these simple and pain-free make-up tips for bee-stung lips: 

1. Use a glossy lipstick:

 When you are applying your lipstick, choose one which has a shiny finish. The light will bounce off your lips, thus creating an illusion of fullness.

2. Avoid dark shades: 

Lipsticks in darker colours will dwarf your lips. One of the easiest ways to get fuller lips is by opting for nude or clear shades. These will also give your lips a natural look.

 

3. Exfoliate your lips:

When you use an exfoliator on your lips, you promote circulation, making them look plumper. You can use a small, soft toothbrush to brush lip balm or cinnamon on your lips Exfoliate in circular motion.

4. Create a shadow: 

Take a dark brown, waterproof eyeliner, and draw a very small line directly under your bottom lip. This will create the illusion of a shadow, which in turn will make your lips look bigger.

5. Lip plumpers: 

You can invest in a lip gloss with a lip plumper. This will sting, especially on the first application, but will give you a fuller, glossier pout. Go for one that is non-sticky and will keep the lips hydrated.

 

6. Apply concealer on the lips: 

This is a trick used by make-up artists on fashion models. Apply a thin layer of concealer with a brush on your lips, before you apply your lipstick. Make sure that the shade of the concealer is as light as your foundation.