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Step By Step lip-care guide for flawless lips
- by Shivaayu Enterprises
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Earlier the only lip-care that most people followed was applying petroleum jelly whenever lips got dry or chapped. Now with the existence of a variety of lip-care products in the market, most people have switched to using these lip-care products. The hard part is to choose the right products for your lip-care routine.
Here is a step-by-step guide for achieving flawless lips. This guide covers everything you need to know about lip care, from choosing the right products to effective home remedies, plus a few extra tips for your daily routine.
Before you start the lip care guide, familiarize yourself with some common lip problems that people often face.
- Chapped Lips: Dry, flaky, and sometimes cracked lips, often caused by dehydration, cold weather, or wind.
- Cold Sores: Small, fluid-filled blisters caused by the herpes simplex virus, often appearing on or around the lips.
- Lip Infections: Bacterial or fungal infections that can cause redness, swelling, and pain.
- Lip Burns: Burns on the lips from hot food, drinks, or sun exposure, leading to pain, redness, and peeling.
- Angular Cheilitis: Inflammation and cracks at the corners of the mouth, often caused by fungal or bacterial infections, nutritional deficiencies, or drooling.
- Allergic Reactions: Redness, swelling, itching, or hives on the lips due to allergens in foods, cosmetics, or medications.
- Darkening of Lips: Discoloration of the lips, often due to smoking, sun exposure, or use of certain lip products.
- Excessive Lip licking: Habitual lip licking can lead to dryness, irritation, and chapping.
Now that the most common lip problems are highlighted, we can move towards the Lip-care guide that can help prevent these common issues from occurring and you all know that “Prevention is the best cure”.
Achieving flawless lips requires a dedicated lip care routine that nourishes, protects, and enhances your lips. Follow this step-by-step guide to keep your lips looking their best.
Step 1: Exfoliating
Why should you exfoliate ?
Exfoliating removes dead skin cells, making your lips smooth and ready for hydration.
How to Exfoliate:
- Choose an Exfoliator: Use a lip scrub or make a DIY scrub using sugar and honey.
- Gently Scrub: Apply the scrub to your lips using a circular motion for about 1-2 minutes.
- Rinse Off: Rinse with warm water and pat dry with a soft towel.
Step 2: Hydrating
Why should you hydrate ?
Hydration keeps your lips soft, plump and prevents chapping.
How to Hydrate:
- Apply a Lip Balm: Choose a hydrating lip balm with ingredients like shea butter, coconut oil, or beeswax.
- Reapply as Needed: Apply throughout the day, especially after meals and before bed.
There are a lot of lip balms available in the market today which makes it hard to find the right one for you needs.
Here are a few lip-balms we recommend for your lips:
- Top Lip-balms on Nykaa .
- 10 hydrating lip balms recommended by Vogue India .
- Best lip balms across multiple categories recommended by Vikatan.
- Best lip balms recommended by Dermatologists on Dralpana .
Step 3: Protection
Why should you protect?
Protecting your lips from the sun and harsh elements prevents damage and aging.
How to Protect:
- Use SPF Lip Balm: Apply a lip balm with SPF 15 or higher during the day to shield your lips from UV rays.
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Avoid Licking Your Lips: Saliva can strip moisture from your lips, leading to dryness.
Few recommended Lip-balms with SPF 15 or higher
- Top 8 best Lip-balms with SPF recommended by Vogue India .
- Lip-balms with SPF on Purplle .
Step 4: Moisturizing Overnight
Why should you moisturize overnight?
An overnight treatment helps deeply nourish and repair your lips while you sleep.
How to Moisturize Overnight:
- Night Lip Mask: Apply a thick layer of a nourishing lip mask or a generous amount of lip balm before bed.
- Seal in Moisture: Choose products with ingredients like lanolin, hyaluronic acid, or glycerine for intense hydration.
Step 5: Healthy Habits
Why should you follow healthy habits?
Healthy habits contribute to overall lip health and prevent common issues.
How to follow healthy habits:
- Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water to keep your lips hydrated from the inside out.
- Healthy Diet: Eat foods rich in vitamins and minerals, such as fruits and vegetables, to promote lip health.
- Avoid Harsh Ingredients: Steer clear of lip products with alcohol or fragrances that can dry out your lips.
Step 6: Enhancing Your Lips (Optional)
Why?
Enhancing your lips with the right products can make them look even more flawless.
How:
- Lip Primer: Apply a lip primer to create a smooth base for your lipstick.
- Choose the Right Lipstick: Opt for moisturizing lipsticks or glosses. Avoid matte formulas if your lips are prone to dryness.
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Lip Liner: Use a lip liner to define your lips and prevent lipstick from feathering.
Here are a few recommendations for High Quality Lipstick:
- Muscari Liquid Lipstick (3ML & 1.5 ML) – Even the matte shades keep your lips hydrated. (Non-Toxic & Vegan Friendly)
- Best organic Lipsticks in India recommended by The Times Of India
- Top Lipsticks recommended by Nykaa .
Above are the six easy steps that you can follow to achieve flawless lips that make heads turn. Let’s move to a few home remedies that you can try.
Home Remedies
- Honey and Sugar Scrub: Mix 1 tablespoon of honey with 1 tablespoon of sugar to create a natural lip scrub. Gently massage onto lips and rinse with warm water.
- Aloe Vera Lip Gel: Apply aloe vera gel to soothe, calm, and moisturize lips.
- Banana and Honey Lip Mask: Mash ripe banana and mix with 1 tablespoon of honey to create a nourishing lip mask.
- Turmeric and Milk Lip Mask: Mix 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder with 1 tablespoon of milk to create a paste that helps remove pigmentation and stains.
- Cucumber and Mint Lip Mask: Mash cucumber and mint leaves together, apply to lips, and leave on for 15 minutes to hydrate and cool lips.
Extra Tips:
- Keep your lips hydrated: Apply a lip balm or lip moisturizer throughout the day, especially before bed.
- Protect from the sun: Apply a lip balm with SPF to prevent sun damage and darkening of lips.
- Avoid licking your lips: Saliva can dry out your lips, so try to break the habit.
- Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water to keep your lips and skin hydrated from the inside out.
- Avoid harsh products: Steer clear of lip products containing alcohol, camphor, or menthol, which can dry out your lips.
- Don't over-wipe: When removing lip makeup, gently wipe with a damp cloth instead of rubbing harshly.
- Eat a balanced diet: Consuming foods rich in vitamins A, C, and E, like fruits and leafy greens, can help keep your lips healthy.
- Don't bite or pick: Refrain from biting or picking at your lips, as this can cause irritation and dryness.
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