Monday, February 8, 2010

Fast Facts: Healthy Lips

While most of us don't have lips like Angelina Jolie it is easy to achieve the look of healthier, fuller lips without injections.

~ It's important to get rid of dead skin on the lips but because the skin on our lips is so thin -- that's why our mouths are pink, it's the blood showing through -- it's crucial that you use a light touch. A warm wash cloth or a dampened baby toothbrush rubbed gently on the lips in a circular motion will take off the majority of dead, chapped skin without irritating it further. Doing this every day or every other day will help keep your lips plump, pigmented and smooth.

~ At night apply a heavy-duty lip balm. In the morning before getting ready (but after washing your face!) apply the same lip balm. Once you're done getting dressed, having breakfast, etc. gently remove the excess lip balm and apply your favourite lipstick or lip gloss. The thin layer of balm will protect your lips, keep your lipstick from cracking and make any products applied on top last longer.

~ There are many lip-plumping products on the market but many of them sting or burn. GM Collin's Plumping Lip Complex has a very mildly tingling sensation (if that!) and comes in either clear or rose. It looks beautiful on it's own or adds shine to your favourite lipstick. See the post below on how you can get the GM Collin Lip Plumping Complex for FREE!

Get smooth, kissable, fuller lips for Valentines Day!

Sincerely,
Skindulgence
Written by Paige Forgie