Lips are often thin and sensitive, making them prone to peeling and cracking. Therefore, the skin on the lips needs more careful care than other areas.
When the humidity in the air decreases significantly, the ability to retain water on the skin is weakened, especially in the relatively thin and non-greasy lip area, which can become dry and rough. Lips need to be cared for more to maintain and nourish soft, smooth, and moisturized lips from the inside.
1. Exfoliate the lips
Removing dead cells from the lips helps maintain soft and smooth lips and promotes faster cell regeneration. You can choose lip exfoliating products or use readily available ingredients at home. You should only use gentle hand massage. Avoid excessive use of methods to remove dead cells, such as vigorous rubbing with a toothbrush, as this can damage and make the lips thinner and weaker.
2. Moisturize for daily lip care
Daily moisturizing is an essential step in lip care. You can use coconut oil, olive oil, aloe vera, honey, etc., which can provide moisture and nutrients to your lips. In addition, lip balms are usually carried daily.
3. Protect your lips from the sun
Lips are thinner and more sensitive than facial skin. Therefore, lips can still be negatively affected by the sun, even when wearing a mask. This not only robs the lips of their natural pinkness but also combines sun protection with SPF 30+. Apply a layer of sunscreen lip balm before using colored lipstick. This habit helps protect your lips, moisturize them, and maintain soft, non-dry lips.
4. Drink enough water
The habit of drinking little water is also one of the causes of dry, cracked, lifeless lips. To have plump lips, in addition to the above care steps, you need to maintain the habit of drinking plenty of water every day. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink.
In addition to the 4 basic steps above, avoid the following habits that are harmful to your lips:
– Licking the lips does not make them more moisturized; it only makes them drier and more peeling.
– Peeling the lips contributes to swollen, bleeding lips, and even infections.
– Matte and long-lasting lipsticks tend to make the lips drier. Replace them with lipsticks that contain nourishing ingredients or use a lip balm before applying colored lipstick.