A Taiwanese YouTuber and traditional Chinese medicine doctor recently created a video outlining two things people should avoid when using lip balm to prevent making their lips drier and more chapped.
1. Don’t apply lip balm directly if your lips are dry
According to the doctor, about 90% of people misuse lip balm by applying it directly to dry lips. He explains that when lips are dehydrated, applying lip balm won’t “lock in” any moisture. The correct way is to drink water before applying lip balm. This keeps the lips and body hydrated from the inside out, allowing the lip balm to effectively seal in moisture.
Applying lip balm to chapped lips won’t help seal in moisture.
2. Don’t apply lip balm from side to side
The doctor advises against applying lip balm horizontally from left to right. Instead, you should apply it vertically following the lip line. This reduces the pulling force on the lips, allowing the nourishing ingredients to be smoothly absorbed and preventing further damage to dry and chapped skin in areas prone to wrinkles.
Applying lip balm vertically helps nutrients absorb better into the lips.
4 steps to deep moisturization for plump and soft lips
Step 1: Apply a thick layer of lip balm
Step 2: Use a cotton swab to follow the lip’s natural contours, moisturizing from the inside out while gently massaging. If you have time, you can gently massage in small circles.
Step 3: Use a facial moisturizing spray and spritz it onto your lips.
Step 4: Finally, wrap your lips in plastic wrap and leave it on for 10 minutes.
With these four simple steps, you’ll notice that any fine lines and dryness disappear, leaving your lips incredibly soft and smooth.
Steps to achieve plump and moisturized lips.
The best times to apply lip balm for maximum effect
Hidekazu Aoyama, director of Akasaka Aesthetic Clinic in Japan, emphasizes that lip care products should be applied a maximum of five times a day. Applying more than that will cause unnecessary friction and be counterproductive. Lips are more prone to dryness in the morning after brushing your teeth and washing your face, and in the evening after showering, so make sure to apply lip balm at these times. Additionally, if you plan to wear makeup after your morning routine, first apply a layer of lip balm as a base before your lipstick. This not only protects your lips but also makes your makeup last longer. If the corners of your mouth and the surrounding area are particularly dry, you can apply lip balm along the lip line. If the condition worsens, or if you experience allergic reactions or rashes, consult a dermatologist as soon as possible.
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