Lip Care 101: How to Take Care of Your Lips

Do you suffer from dry, cracked lips?

Since the skin on your lips is thin and delicate, it can be easy for them to become cracked and dry, especially during colder months or when you’re exposed to the sun. This can be uncomfortable and painful if left untreated.

It’s sometimes hard to know what our lips need to look their best. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to make up a lip care routine specifically designed to bring life back to your lips!

Here are some lip care tips you should incorporate into your routine!

Exfoliate Dead Skin

Just like the rest of your body, your lips can accumulate dead skin cells and become flaky. The first step to having supple, hydrated lips is to remove the dead skin cells. Mild lip scrubs are great for exfoliating your lips as long as you’re gentle.

Exfoliating your lips when necessary will allow your lip treatment to penetrate deeper, making it more effective. Exfoliating before applying lipstick can also get rid of the pieces of loose skin your lipstick can accentuate.

Keep Your Lips Hydrated

Our lips are incapable of producing oil to keep them hydrated, but a simple lip balm can provide them with much-needed hydration all day! Carry a lip balm around with you and apply it whenever you feel your lips getting dry. Try to choose one with an SPF of 30 or higher to wear during the day!

Hemp Luxe CBD products like creams and serums can be applied to your lips to keep them hydrated, too. CBD oil can moisturize your lips and goes the extra mile to soothe chapped skin.

For an added dose of moisture, an intensive lip mask can help restore your lips overnight.

Use Anti-Aging Products

As we age, the skin around our lips becomes thinner and more prone to wrinkles. Anti-aging lip care products can help reduce the appearance of lines and plump your lips, giving you a youthful look! You can even find anti-aging lip balms to treat your lips all day, every day!

Ingredients like retinol and peptides can stimulate your skin and make it produce more collagen, leading to fewer wrinkles. Anti-aging products that contain these ingredients penetrate the skin’s surface and work to prevent signs of aging deep within the skin.

Remember to treat the skin around your mouth like you do the rest of your face. It needs to be cleansed, moisturized, and protected from the sun. This minimal amount of care can go a long way in preventing wrinkles.

Designing Your Lip Care Routine

Every other part of our body seems to have a routine to keep it healthy and attractive. Your lips should have one too! Now that you know the basics of a lip care routine, you can determine what you need to get smooth, soft, and plump lips! 

Be sure to check back regularly for more beauty advice!