A quick and inexpensive way to get soft and sweet lips. It takes less than one minute and requires only two easy to find ingredients. Prevent chapped lips by using this technique on a daily basis.
Steps
- Put a pinch of sugar in the palm of your hand.
- Soak the fingertips of the opposite hand with water.
- Drip a few droplets of water on the sugar.
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- Gently mix the sugar and water until it is pasty.
- Apply in a circular motion to lips to exfoliate.
Tips
- Do this at night before going to bed, then brush your teeth.
- Use your index finger and move in gentle small circles, then all the way around the lips
- Apply your favorite lip balm afterward for extra soft and smooth lips
- Apply a moisturizer or lip balm several times a day to keep your lips hydrated.
- Try to use a lip treatment with an SPF to avoid sun damage.
- Treat your lips with the same care you give the rest of your face.
- Keep a lip balm with you at all times and apply throughout the day. Keeping your lips covered will prevent drying and flaking skin.
- Apply a heavy balm every night before going to bed. (Carmex or another medicated brand in a tub works very well and it is thicker than most available in tubes).
- Many skin care brands offer exfolliators for lips. Guys shouldn't be shy to try these even if they are sold by a traditionally female targeting skin care line.
- Using harsh exfolliators too often will cause the delicate skin around your lips to peel and flake.
- Avoid licking your lips! This can be especially damaging during cold and windy months and it will take longer for your chapped lips to heal.
- Avoid lipsticks that are longwearing as they are often very drying. Some lipsticks and glosses have fragrances but can also dry your lips over time. Try mixing your favorite color with a hearty lip treatment such as Blistex or Carmex. Reuse the tubs and carry them with you. You'll need to apply more often than usual.
- Apply a moisturizer for lips under your lipstick. Be prepared to reapply more often as the balm will break down your lipstick faster.
- Use a soft toothbrush or baby tooth brush to brush your lips gently. Don't do it too often or you will cause your lips to appear dry.
- If you have ignored your lips for a long time it may take a few weeks to start noticing changes. It takes time to get rid of old and dry skin.
- Try a lip plumping lip treatment such as Lip Venom.
- Lip plumping and lip treatments containing silicone are temporary solutions and won't help long term.
Warnings
- Avoid scrubbing (tearing or small cuts could occur)
- Sugar is necrotic and can cause damage to raw lips.
- Sun and wind can damage lip tissues.
- Serious lip conditions may require a visit to a dermatologist or physician.
- Irritated lips can be caused by many ingredients found in lip treatments, lip sticks, fragrances, etc. Try something hypoallergenic if you have problems with your lips becoming inflamed or irritated. Many SPF's can cause irritation. If you are allergic to a specific ingredient and it bothers your eyes or another part of your face it may also irritate your lips.
- Try new products on a small area to test for sensitivity. Don't apply to your entire lip area until you are sure it is safe for your skin.
