Lips are considered to be one of the most delicate parts of the human anatomy. Today, they are an essential part of the face and makeup. If they are healthy and supple, lip balms and lipstick will highlight them and make your face more attractive.

Most women would love to have sexy, pouty lips that glow. In order to achieve this glow, you need to properly take care of your lips. Even if you apply cosmetics to make those lips more kissable, it is always necessary to keep your lips looking healthy.

Lips are easily affected with sudden climate change, especially dryness; hence it is important to keep them moisturized. They do not have oil glands to moisturize them, so the first step in lip care is to keep them moistened, otherwise they will become chapped and cracked.

How to Exfoliate

In the morning, exfoliate your lips. You may be wondering why. Exfoliation removes dead skin cells, stimulating the growth of more vibrant cells. It does not only work for the face and the body, but has lasting effects on your lips as well. You can do this by getting a soft bristled brush – a baby toothbrush is perfect – and gently brush your lips. Then add a lip balm to lock in the moisture. You can also opt for a more natural and sweet tasting approach by using a few drops of honey and sugar on the brush.

Quick Tip: Make sure to carefully read the ingredients of your lip balm and stay away from potential irritants. It is best to go for the natural ingredients such as aloe vera, beeswax, jojoba and shea butter.

Overexposure to sun

For everyday care of your lips, avoid overexposure to the sun. If you can find a lip balm with a sunscreen, it’s a plus factor. Before applying your daily lipstick, dab a small amount of lip balm for the maximum moisture protection of your lips. Read the rest of this entry »