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Monday, December 29, 2014

HOW TO: Beautiful Lips


Beautiful, soft lips are desired by women everywhere. By having beautiful lips it can support you to have beautiful smile too. Here are some ways to plump up and protect our lips.

1.   Skim Lip Product Labels
Check the ingredients you’re putting on your lips. To protect from sun damage choose a lip balm with an SPF of 30 or higher.
Avoid parabens and fragrance, which can be irritating. Also, if you tend to get chapped lips, you may need to avoid camphor and menthol, super-aromatic ingredients that can dry your lips. Instead, look for ingredients that help lips hold on to moisture. These include glycerin, mineral oil, aloe, lactic acid, and sorbitol. Lanolin and beeswax both soften lips instantly. However, beeswax does not penetrate the surface of the lip. Skip lip balms with artificial flavors and sweeteners; they can cause an allergic reaction.
2.   Slough Away Flakes
Apply a dab of sugar and honey (it helps the sugar stick) to your lips and rub gently, using small circular motions.
Turning over those epidermal cells can help stimulate new collagen, which somewhat slows down the aging process of the lips. Finish by wiping your mouth with a damp cloth and applying lip balm.
3.   Pump Up the Volume
For long-term lip plumping, you’ll need to visit a dermatologist’s office. "A variety of hyaluronic acid fillers can be injected into lips as an outpatient procedure," says Tina Alster, MD, director of the Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery in Washington, D.C. Fillers include Juvederm and Restylane. Dermatologists are also using combination therapy, fillers plus Botox, for more natural-looking lip rejuvenation, Hirsch says. 
There are also lip-plumping glosses for a temporary effect. These are often infused with circulation-boosting essential oils like cinnamon and ginger.
4.   Don’t Smoke

Studies have linked smoking with premature skin aging. Smoking accelerates skin cell damage and collagen loss, which leads to wrinkles. So skip the cigarettes and layer on the lip moisturizer.

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