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]]>This is the hardest step, but one of the most important. Many of us pick our lips subconsciously, but doing so actually dries them out more. Saliva contains enzymes that break down the skin on our lips. As for picking at the skin? Well, that’s pretty self-explanatory.
The skin on our lips is different to other parts of our body in that it does not possess a top layer with UV protection. To keep your pout protected from the sun’s harmful rays, apply a lip calm that contains SPF (yes, even on cloudy days!).
Are you drinking enough? It can be easy to forget during winter when we are naturally less thirsty, but not getting enough fluids can leave our skin dry—especially on our lips.
You’re probably doing this one already, but it’s worth mentioning again. Look for balms with soothing ingredients like lanolin and petroleum. A good tip is also to apply lip balm before going to sleep.
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]]>Much like the rest of our bodies, the skin on our lips could benefit from a good scrub. While there are loads of lip scrubs on the market, they are also super easy to make on your own. Mix some coffee granules and sugar with coconut oil and rub on your lips, gently removing the dry flakes.
For lips as soft as butter, turn to your toothbrush. Next time you’re polishing your pearlers, take a minute to concentrate those bristles on your lips and see what a difference it makes. The brush should bush away any dryness, leaving behind silky soft lips.
What we put in, is what we get out. Dry, chapped lips may be an indication that you are not drinking enough. Stay hydrated by consuming eight glasses of water a day and avoid licking your lips as the saliva can dry them out.
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]]>The post Banish Chapped Lips With These Tips appeared first on LUX & LUSH.
]]>This is the hardest step, but one of the most important. Many of us pick our lips subconsciously, but doing so actually dries them out more. Saliva contains enzymes that break down the skin on our lips. As for picking at the skin? Well, that’s pretty self-explanatory.
The skin on our lips is different to other parts of our body in that it does not possess a top layer with UV protection. To keep your pout protected from the sun’s harmful rays, apply a lip calm that contains SPF (yes, even on cloudy days!).
Are you drinking enough? It can be easy to forget during winter when we are naturally less thirsty, but not getting enough fluids can leave our skin dry—especially on our lips.
You’re probably doing this one already, but it’s worth mentioning again. Look for balms with soothing ingredients like lanolin and petroleum. A good tip is also to apply lip balm before going to sleep.
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]]>The post Top Tips for Luscious Lips appeared first on LUX & LUSH.
]]>Much like the rest of our bodies, the skin on our lips could benefit from a good scrub. While there are loads of lip scrubs on the market, they are also super easy to make on your own. Mix some coffee granules and sugar with coconut oil and rub on your lips, gently removing the dry flakes.
For lips as soft as butter, turn to your toothbrush. Next time you’re polishing your pearlers, take a minute to concentrate those bristles on your lips and see what a difference it makes. The brush should bush away any dryness, leaving behind silky soft lips.
What we put in, is what we get out. Dry, chapped lips may be an indication that you are not drinking enough. Stay hydrated by consuming eight glasses of water a day and avoid licking your lips as the saliva can dry them out.
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