All of us love wearing lip colours – be it vibrant shades, nudes or pastels. But no lipstick can create a perfect pout if your lips aren’t well cared for!
The skin on your lips is much thinner than the skin on the other parts of your body. Hence, the lips are more vulnerable to chapping and cracking and so it’s essential that you take utmost care of your lips at all times.
Fortunately, we have the answer to your question “How to keep Lips Healthy?” – You can achieve the glamorous lips you always craved for with the tips and home remedies we are about to recommend you.
HOME REMEDIES
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Aloe Vera Gel
Ingredients:
Aloe leaf
Method:
Peel off the outer layer of the aloe leaf to get to the gel
Scoop out the gel and store it in a container
Use as you would use a lip balm, and store in the refrigerator
Use it as frequently as you wish to
Why This Works?
Aloe vera is soothing, so it helps with chapped and irritated lips. It also stimulates the growth of new skin cells, and helps with the damage caused by the sun.
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Lip Balm + Toothbrush
Ingredients:
Lip balm with thick consistency
Soft bristled toothbrush
How to use:
Apply a thick layer of lip balm on your lips, let it soak as this will make exfoliation easier
Gently massage with the toothbrush
Wipe with a cloth soaked in warm water
Apply lip balm to soothe your lips
Do this once or twice a week
Why this works:
Regular exfoliation removes the dead skin layers of cell, leaving your skin looking softer and pinker.
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Olive oil+Sugar
Ingredients:
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp granulated sugar
How to use:
Put the sugar and olive oil in a bowl and mix well
Scoop out little mixture and gently scrub your lips in circular motion
Wipe with a damp cloth
Apply lip to sooth your lips
Why this works:
The sugar helps remove the dead cells that make your lips dry and pigmented. The olive oil helps moisturise your lips, leaving it smoother and pinker.
With a little loving care, your lips can be perfect in no time.
