August 5, 2021
NewsWhen we think about ‘skincare’, our lips are rarely the first thing that comes to mind. We’re often more concerned about preventing premature aging or treating acne. For too long, we’ve overlooked our lips when we think about our skincare routine. In fact, this part of your skin deserves the same TLC as the attention that you pay elsewhere on your skin. Your lips are the one of the first parts of your skin that starts to show the signs of aging and it’s one part that everyone sees. While we’ve spent most of the last year hiding our lips away under a mask, it’s time to start giving our lips the attention that they need.
Your lips are also one of the most delicate areas of your face, constantly exposed to different environmental elements, not to mention the effects of using makeup products. It’s time that we rethink our skincare routine and start to include our lips as part of our treatments.
No one wants to have chapped lips. Just like a dewy glow, soft and kissable lips are something that everyone strives for. If you’ve stumbled onto this article, you’re probably looking for the same effect. We’re deep diving into this overlooked aspect of skincare and sharing our top tips and tricks on how to look after your lips and create the prettiest pout possible.
Keep an eye out for our product recommendations and different tips that you can easily incorporate into your skincare routine. Make sure to bookmark this page for the next time that you’re shopping for skincare products. Read on to find out all our tips and tricks for achieving perfectly kissable lips.
One thing that we all dread during the winter is chapped lips. As the temperatures start to drop, our lips become dehydrated and start to develop an unpleasant texture. It can make it feel impossible to wear lipstick and can be uncomfortable to talk or eat. The best way to prevent chapped lips is to avoid your lips from becoming dry. You want to start incorporating lip products into your skincare routine and avoid exposing your skin to artificial heat when the temperatures start to drop. One tool that can help keep your lips (and skin!) hydrated is by adding a humidifier to your routine to keep them moisturised.
It’s one tip that pharmacists and dermatologists swear by and it’s an easy way to shake up your skincare routine. You want to let your humidifier run throughout the night as you sleep, especially during the summer to keep your lips soft. It’s also a multi-tasking product that will help protect your skin from flaring up during the winter, especially if it’s sensitive to irritation. A humidifier is also a tonic for preventing your throat from becoming dry as you sleep.
One lip product that we should all be using is lip balm. It’s one of the first beauty products that we start to use as a young child or teenager and it’s something that you want to use throughout your lip. Using a lip balm is a non-negotiable for having soft lips. You’ll often see lip balms advertised as lip butters or lip moisturisers, although they all do the same thing.
This product will keep your skin moisturised and lock-in hydration to prevent moisture loss. You want to boost your lips’ natural protective barrier to keep them healthy throughout the winter.
Choosing the right lip balm is essential to forming the correct foundation for your skincare routine. We’re sharing our top tips and tricks on how to choose the perfect lip balm for you.
Just like any product, you want to deep-dive into the ingredients list on your lip balm. You want to make sure it’s packed full of ingredients that will protect and moisturise your lips. Some of the best lip-loving ingredients include jojoba oil and shea butter, which will give your lips long-lasting hydration.
When the temperatures start to drop, you want to use ingredients like avocado oil, cocoa butter, coconut oil, and sunflower oil to protect your lips from the elements. A lip balm is usually the first product that you’ll use before applying a lipstick or liner. As a result, beeswax is a natural ingredient that you’ll find in most lip balms as it helps to add a natural shine to your lips. Carnauba and candelilla waxes are other alternatives that you’ll often find in vegan-friendly lip balms.
You don’t want to overlook your lips when you’re thinking about sun protection. It’s a mistake that’s often made and your lips can become sunburnt – just like anywhere else on your body. It’s not as well reported, but skin cancer can develop on your lips – in particular on your bottom lip as the result of excess exposure to the sun.
When you’re applying your daily sunscreen, you want to make sure you’re using a lip balm with SPF in the morning. It’s best to look out for a lip balm with SPF that is made using titanium oxide or zinc oxide as you’ll naturally start to digest the lip balm due to where it is on your skin.
We often believe that there’s no way that a lip balm can try out your lips. In fact, some of them can and will. This fact isn’t a beauty myth. Unlike other skincare products, lip balm is one that you should start to see almost immediate results with. Most skincare products take weeks to see results, but you should start seeing a change in your lips within three days.
If you aren’t seeing an improvement in your lips, you want to get rid of your lip balm and swap it out for a different formula.
Sometimes the best way to find the right product for you is with a little trial and error.
Now that we’ve shared our tips for finding the best lip balm for your skin, it’s only right that we share with you the perfect lip care routine. Just like any routine, it’s important that you get the steps right and stay consistent with your routine. Consistency is key to keeping your lips hydrated, soft, and looking kissable. Even when you start to get results, you want to keep up with your routine and use these products on a daily basis to maintain your results.
There are two reasons why you want to be using a scrub to exfoliate your lips. This product helps to remove dry and dead skin cells from your lips in order to keep them smooth and soft. You want to start your lip care routine by using a scrub as it helps your lips better absorb the active ingredients in the rest of your routine. It works just like cleansing your skin and is an important first step that you don’t want to overlook.
Although exfoliating is important, you don’t want to do it more than twice a week. While it’s easy to find affordable lip scrubs in-store, you can even make your own DIY scrubs. If you’re in a rush, you can exfoliate your lips by buffing them with a soft toothbrush that has some lip balm on it, working the product in circular motion.
Another product that you want to be using is a lip mask. There are two popular types that you can incorporate into your lip care routine. Removal gel masks are ideal for giving your lips an instant boost of moisture and hydration. You can use it right before a big event if you want to plump your lips. A leave-on lip treatment mask is something you can incorporate into your night-time routine as it works to nourish your lips while you sleep.
You want to keep your skin hydrated and moisturised by making sure that you reapply your lip balm throughout the day. If you like to have a wash of colour over your lips, you can swap out your regular everyday lipstick for a tinted lip balm. It’ll be easier for you to remember to reapply, and you can skip using lipsticks that can often dehydrate your lips. Tinted lip balms give you a wash of colour while giving it a boost of nourishing hydration.
We couldn’t finish off our lip balm guide without sharing our top choices for which lip balms you should buy. We’re sharing three of our favourite types, which are all an instant ‘add to basket’.
This lip balm is a luxury product that comes with pumping properties. It’s infused with 24K gold and has exfoliating pineapple enzymes that plumps your lips while smoothing its texture.
This budget-friendly lip balm includes medical grade lanolin with sweet almond and jojoba oils. It hydrates your lips while preventing future moisture loss.
Do you want a lip balm that is infused with SPF? Look no further than this By Terry lip balm that is formulated with rose wax and shea butter. It conditions your lips while protecting it from the sun.
How do you look after your lips? What products are your holy grails? Let us know in the comments below!
Red lipstick is one makeup item that will never go out of style. While pink is feminine and flirty, nude is a subtle elegance, and coral orange is a quirky twist. Red lipstick is the only colour that works for every occasion. Whether you’re going to a coffee shop, attending a wedding, or going on a date, red lipstick is a must-have for every woman’s makeup bag.
Lipstick is a girl’s best friend. With just one coat, you can change your makeup in the blink of an eye. Whether you’re a fan of liquid lipstick or like to keep it natural with a pale pink shade, it’s usually the last part of your daily makeup routine. Your lipstick will only look as good as your application. If you’re wearing a darker or bolder shade, you want to be careful to make sure you don’t end up making your lips look lopsided. If you overline your lips too much, you could end up making them appear too superficial.
Healthy, glowing, supple, hydrated skin is definitely the new black! As your body’s largest organ, it is important that you give your skin that extra special TLC and pay attention to the kinds of products you’re using. All through 2021, women (and men) took their skincare into their own hands (literally) and the results have been amazing. We are definitely entering 2022 on a skincare high and thankfully, the trends emerging this year are some that we can definitely get behind!
Along with skipping the gym, we’ve all been guilty of forgetting about our beauty routine. When was the last time you put on a full face of makeup? It’s all gathering dust at the bottom of our vanity drawer. Getting your pre-lockdown body back is about more shedding the extra weight. Don’t forget about getting back into your tanning routine or jumping back into using skincare products. Whether you’re looking to get your body ‘summer ready’ or help shift a few pounds, we’re rounding up our top five tips for getting back your pre-lockdown body.
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