Reasons such as polluted environment, smoking, alcohol use, poor diet… are gradually causing your lips to lose their inherent rosy color.
To maintain healthy lip skin, keep them well moisturized – Dermatologist Marnie B. Nussbaum, New York City, USA.
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1. Pay attention to the ingredients in lip balm
Lip skin is thin, sensitive and does not contain oil glands like the rest of the skin, so it is more susceptible to dryness.
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You should carefully check the lip balm ingredient list before deciding to use it.
Some ELLE suggested products:
DHC Lip Cream lip balm
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Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask Berry 20g
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2. Exfoliate
Exfoliation is the process of removing dead skin cells from the skin’s surface, including two common methods: physical exfoliation and chemical exfoliation.
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Physical exfoliation
ELLE suggests a gentle way to physically exfoliate to avoid friction and damage to the delicate lip skin: Apply a thick layer of lip balm before going to bed, and when you wake up, use a thin towel or other products.
Chemical exfoliation
If you are looking for a gentle treatment for your lips, you should try chemical exfoliation with Glycolic and Lactic acid.
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The chemicals used in chemical exfoliants often work by breaking the bonds of skin cells, naturally removing dead cells and helping to increase collagen for cell formation.
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Some ELLE suggested products:
Mediheal lip scrub
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Dak Lak Cocoon coffee lip exfoliation
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3. Deeply clean your lips before bed
Cleaning your lips before going to bed is a necessary habit to prevent dark lips.
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4. Avoid licking your lips
We often have the habit of licking our lips unconsciously, which may be due to dry lips, or anxiety or stress.
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5. Use a primer before applying lipstick
According to Dr. Richa Singh – consultant doctor at Junoesque clinic, said: `Lipstick can be a hidden cause of dark lips.
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First, apply a thin layer of lip balm to moisturize.
6. Protect yourself from the sun carefully
You should use sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher every day.
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Some ELLE suggested products:
Lipstician Lip Serum Protector Comprehensive Sunscreen Serum
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Clé de Peau Beauté UV Protective Lip Treatment SPF30 PA+++
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7. Drink enough water
In addition to moisturizing your lips, it is important to drink enough water to naturally hydrate your lips.
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8. Eat enough nutrients
Vitamin deficiencies can also lead to dark lips.
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Nutrient-rich foods including fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats, fish, whole grains, dairy and legumes should be a priority in your meal choices.
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9. Limit smoking
Smoking is an unhealthy habit that causes lips to darken quickly and negatively affects body health.
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Healthy and bright lips don’t have to be rosy like the beautiful models on magazine covers.