Friday, February 11, 2011

Lips Ready To Kiss

Whether you're in a relationship or not, it is the right time to pay attention to your lips. We know that every day you put lipstick, lip gloss, or at least a balm, but have you ever thought about a different approach? The skin of the lips is particularly delicate and needs a little more attention.


1. Peeling

Exfoliate your lips to remove excess dead cells and give them a beautiful, healthy color. You can use purchased exfoliator (Clarins Lip Exfoliator - $21 at StrawberryNET.com) or homemade with a little sugar and honey or sugar and strawberries.

Clarins Extra Firming Lip & Contour Gentle Exfoliator 20ml/0.6oz

2. Stop smoking

Ok, you should certainly do this, cigarettes are the main culprit for the fine wrinkles around the lips. Surely you do not want to grow old before time!

3. An evening with lip balm

Never go to sleep without being smeared with a thick layer of lip balm. They will be fresh and soft in the morning and ready for kissing, while in just a few days you will fix their overall condition. (our suggestion: Burt's Beeswax Lip Balm - $2,99 at ULTA Beauty)

Beeswax Lip Balm

4. Try something new!

If you don't want to repair your lipstick all the time or if long-lasting lipstick dries your lips, try the lip ink. This is a product which contains high pigment that is "glued" on lips and leaves color, and through this you can always apply a lip balm.

5. Sun protection

The skin on the lips is extremely thin and delicate, as you yourself certainly experienced at least a few times in my life. To prevent damage always use a lip balm or lipstick that has an SPF (such as Bobbi Brown).


6. Use a pencil


Maybe you think that the pencil for the lips is slightly old-fashioned, but if you choose soft nude shade it will further emphasize the shape of the lips without looking artificial and ridiculous.

7. Don't forget the lip gloss

Lip gloss is sexy, but not when it sticks everywhere. In order to give lips shine without feeling uncomfortable, apply a small amount on the lower lip and smear it.

8. Love the dentist

You can use a whitening toothpaste or go to the dentist for something more radical treatment, because the white teeth and beautiful smile are attractive to everyone. Do you need to wear braces, opt for that big step, because later you'll be too pleased with the new smile.