Our skincare routine often ignores the lips. But lips are more sensitive since it does not contain oil or sweat glands. This is the reason why lips are more prone to drying out. Our lips also lost its glow and softness due to harsh chemical and weather. So, lips also need pampering. The care routine should be intensive and of course different than other body parts. Don’t worry, I’m here for you. In this article I’ll be discussing a complete lip care routine for a natural pink glow. I hope this will help you to get the perfect pout.
Why lips dry out and gets darker
Before we go for the beauty care tips let’s figure out why your lips are drying out and getting darker. It can be for dehydration, exposure to sun, allergic reactions to chemical, nutrient deficiencies, smoking, licking lips, and too much caffeine. To avoid such problems, begin your beauty care routine with some good habits-
-drink plenty of water
-apply suns cream and keep covering lips when travelling.
-stop smoking.
-Change your toothpaste and use quality product
-minimize caffeine intake.
-stop licking dry lips instead apply balm.
-eat balance diet.
There are hundreds of lip care solution out there. It’s very much normal for you to get confused. To help you with that, I bring some essential steps that is a must for a lip care routine. Following the steps in regular manner, you’ll get a soft, fluffy and smooth lips.
– To heal dry, chapped lips avoid any new issues from forming. Thus, remove any lip stick, gloss, or liner with a cleanser soon you get back to home.
-Next exfoliate your lips. Scrubbing scrape off dead skin and make lip skin soft. Try a homemade scrub twice a week. You can apply the sugar-honey mixture. Gently rub in circular motion and then wipe off with a wet towel.
-After exfoliation lips become super sensitive. Now it requires enough amount of moisturizer. So, apply a lip mask or a lip balm that is super moist like lip butter. A DIY lip mask is coconut oil with few drops of any essential oil. Apply the mixture for 20 minutes before wiping off the extra.
-Now protect your moisture with a lip balm. Apply a balm anytime you feel dry. Also avoid licking lips. To avoid sun exposure, use a sun block includes SPF 15 or higher.
Home remedy for darker lips
To get back your natural pink glow of your lips you should also try some home remedy at least twice a week. Besides care routine, these remedy faster the repair of damaged lips.
Lime: Mix fresh lime juice with honey and glycerin before bedtime. Wash your lips the next morning.
Turmeric: Mix turmeric with milk to get a thick paste. With a wet fingertip, rub the paste and leave for five minutes before gently rinsing.
Aloe vera: Aloe is another great ingredient to treat dark lips. Use thin layer of fresh aloe vera gel onto lips. Once dried, rinse it off with warm water.
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