Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 617 Our lips just like the eyes also enhance the attractiveness of our face. Think of your lips as a sponge. “When exposed to moisture, they absorb water and plump up. When dehydrated, they dry out and shrink,” explains Bruce Bart, M.D., a dermatologist at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis. Elements such as pollution, sun exposure, dehydration and smoking cause drying, cracking and chapping of the lips. Below are some ways to have the a healthy and beautiful lips: SCRUB LIPS WITH SUGAR Use lip scrub. It will make the dull lips very bright. Mix sugar, lemon juice and honey. Take all the three ingredients in equal amounts. Use it for massaging the lips. It is the easiest remedies to make the lips pink and soft. More Articles You Would Love Freddy @ Durban Fashion Fair 2014: Day 1 – South Africa VIDEO: CAR Designer Brings Muslims And Christian Together After 3 Year Conflict With Fashion Show LIMIT THE USE OF LIPSTICKS Use lipsticks only when you need them the most. They contain chemicals, which are not good for your lips. Make sure you use Lipsticks with Shea butter, Vitamin E, jojoba oil etc that moisturize your lips. DRINK MORE WATER Beautiful skin is a product of adequate moisturizing, both from within and without. While you moisturize your lips with a balm, ensure to hydrate your body with water. Water flushes out toxins and rejuvenates the skin. Avoid tobacco, which darkens and thins the lips. MOISTURIZE THE LIPS It is important to moisturize the lips as it helps in making them soft and pink. Use good quality lip hydrating moisturizers. It will hydrate the lips so that it does not become dry and cracked. Apply petroleum jelly on the lips before you sleep at night. Apply moisturizers that contain cocoa butter. You can also use moisturizers that contain coconut or olive oil. STOP THE LICKING HABIT Licking your lips damages the protective barrier, which can dry out the lips. (Saliva contains digestive enzymes that can break down this barrier.) Instead, regularly apply lip balm. beautyfashionHealthy LipsLipstips Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail Naa More For You Mozambican Designer Mabenna Unveils Her Latest Masterpiece Look Book For The “Melanin” Collection #fGBrideAndGroom: Ghanaian Doctors Dr. Adwoa and Dr. Kobbie Tie The Knot In Stunning... AI Artist Dana K. Booker Explores The Gorgeous African Beauties Of Columbia In... Nigeria’s Lady Maker Launches The Stunning Look Book For Her Waste To Wonder... Cameroonian UFC champion Francis Ngannou’s 15 Month Old Son Dies #fGSTYLE: Tips On How To Color Code With Your Lover; The African Way #OOTD: Simply Tacha Is Goes Beyond Fierce In Her Medlin Boss Red Fringed... Looking For Ghanaian Kente Bridal Inspiration? Look No Further Nanice Gorgeous AI Wedding... #fGSTYLE: From The Church To The Lounge; Treat Your Sundays With These Trendy... #OOTD: Queen Of Afrobeats Yemi Alade Proves She’s Still The Queen Of African... Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.