Lip care is highly essential as much as any other part of the body. Soft, pink lips give a healthy feel and attract a lot of attention among a group of people. Dry chapped lips spoil the look of your face and are quite noticeable.

General lip care tips for everyday:

• Apply lip moisturising agents while you travel in harsh weather conditions

• Always take care that your lips are hydrated by drinking plenty of water and avoid drying of the skin

• Eat balanced nutritious diet containing the vital nutrients for keeping good health

• Take foods rich in Vitamin B2 to avoid cracking of lips

• Do not apply dark colour shades on chapped or dry lips as they become more noticeable

• Use lip balm regularly to avoid dryness, chapping or cracks

• Do not lick your lips when dry. It would only worsen the damage and not cure it

Lip Care Products

You can choose from a vast variety of lip care products available in the market with different texture, feel, benefits and purposes to maintain healthy lips.

Lip Balm

This is generally a colourless gel used to sooth and moistens the lips. Generally, it is used for chapped or dry lips. Some of the products have pain relieving capabilities. You can also choose balms which acts as sunscreen.

Lip Gloss

They come in various shades and are liquids which give a glossy touch to the lips. Some of them give frosty or metallic finishes while some have glitters in them.

Lip Liners

They are in the form of thin or chunky pencils which can be twisted up or sharpened. They are used to outline the lip colour. They also serve as a long lasting base for lipstick or gloss.

Lip Primer

They are used to coat the lips and prevent the lip colour from coming out of the lip line. They are like foundations and are generally waxy.

Lipstick

They mostly come in the form of sticks but some come in the form of a small pot. The finishes vary from glossy, matte, glittery or creamy. They are waxy and have a smooth texture.

Lip Plumpers

They stimulate blood flow to the lips and come in pale colours or colourless form. When applied, they can give a tingy sensation.

Lip Stains

They are found in lipsticks but can be applied separately for gaining a longer staying power. They come in the form of a liquid and are painted with a brush. The colours are generally very bold and intense.

Lip Paints

They are rarely found in common beauty stores and come in various colours. They have longer staying power than lipsticks.

Lip Care Treatments:

Permanent Lipstick

This is a procedure for permanently colouring your lips and requires quite a serious thought before taking up the treatment.

Lip Augmentation

This is a surgery which is popular among women in order to make the lips look attractive.

Lip Piercing

This involves penetrating into the lip or the surrounding areas of the lip.

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