The key to keeping beautiful lips is to make sure they are healthy; this means keeping the lips moisturized and protected from the sun. Some people also use lipstick and lip liner as part of their regular makeup application to make the lips look more defined and more noticeable. Certain bad habits, such as licking the lips and breathing through the mouth, should be avoided to keep the lips as healthy as possible. This is because both of these habits cause the lips to come dry, which can make them chapped and peeling.
Staying hydrated by drinking plenty of water is one of the keys to keeping beautiful lips as well as to keeping the entire body healthy. In addition, it may be necessary to add extra moisture to the air in the winter, to prevent the lips from drying out. Some people find that using a humidifier in the home helps to keep the air moist, which prevents the lips and skin from becoming dry. Putting on a thicker, moisturizing lip balm at night is another way to keep the lips moisturized and healthy; some people will even just use Vaseline® for this purpose.
Even though licking the lips may seem like an easy way to add some extra moisture, it actually makes them more dry in the long run. Instead of licking the lips, apply a moisturizing lip balm with ingredients such as shea butter, jojoba oil, and vitamin E. These ingredients will help to create beautiful lips by keeping them softened and moisturized. If the lips are already chapped and peeling, exfoliating them by gently rubbing them with a warm washcloth or even using some exfoliating cleanser designed for the face can help, followed by a moisturizing lip balm. Anyone spending time outside should be sure to use a lip balm with at least SPF 15 to prevent sunburns, which not only can cause chapping and peeling, but can also lead to skin cancer.
Once the lips are moisturized and healthy, getting beautiful lips is even easier. Applying a bit of lip liner can help the edges of the lips more defined, and lipstick can make them more noticeable. Many people wear lighter shades of lipstick during the workday and darker shades when going out at night. Otherwise, it is fairly easy to keep beautiful lips just by following the tips mentioned above, and making sure they are moisturized and protected.
