Many teen girls neglect the importance of taking care of their lips. They focus more on applying moisturiser to their face, when in fact their lips are also an important part of their function. Your lips are also sensitive and need to be taken care of. Taking care of your lips is important to protect them from the signs of premature aging and to keep them plump and young for a long time. Here are a few tips on how to care for your lips.
- Use a sunscreen
To protect against UV rays, apply a lip balm with an SPF of at least 15. Applying lip gloss is similar to applying suntan lotion to the skin as it simply reflects sunlight directly onto the skin of the lips and does more harm than good. The proper way is to apply a lip balm with SPF followed by your favourite lip gloss.
- Exfoliating
Exfoliate your skin to remove dead cells that have accumulated on your lips and give them a more youthful appearance. The proper way to exfoliate your lips is to use a toothbrush with soft bristles or a damp flannel and apply a circular motion to your lips. If you are not satisfied with this method, you can try making a homemade lip scrub by mixing brown sugar and cold-pressed oil. This is cheaper and easier to make than buying an expensive lip scrub at the mall. Wash your lips with warm water and finish with petroleum jelly or moisturising lip balm.
- Be aware of the different types of lipsticks
There are different types of lipsticks such as glossy, matte, and cream. Choose the one that suits you best. Shimmery lipsticks are usually made with water-based ingredients that are very easy to apply to the lips without being precise. They only work for a few hours, so you should apply them as often as possible. Matte has a dry finish and requires a careful application to avoid looking like a clown. Some people prefer shimmery lipsticks, as matte lipsticks can look a little rough. Matte lipsticks tend to dry lips and can accentuate old, chapped lips. The solution is to pre-prepare your lips with the aforementioned exfoliating techniques. Some people apply a clear lip gloss, due to the stiffness of matte lipstick. A creamy lipstick is somewhere between clear and matte.
- Take care of your lips every night
The best way to prevent signs of premature ageing is to apply a moisturising balm to your mouth every night before going to bed. There are plenty of good products on the market that will restore your lips when you go to dreamland. A cheaper alternative is to use petroleum jelly.
- Reduce smoking
Smoking not only destroys your health but also makes your skin dull and lifeless. Premature ageing and fine lines are also caused by smoking, and puffy cigars can leave wrinkles on your lips. Do yourself a favour and put away the cigarette sticks.