How to Get Soft Lips

The skin on your lips is thinner than the rest of your body and more prone to dryness, as it does not have sebaceous glands. Chapped lips are a huge turn off in both men and women. Even the best of makeup cannot compensate for dry lips and there is no excuse, considering it's so easy to make your lips soft.

When we speak and smile, the attention is on our lips and being well-groomed is essential to make a good impression.

You do not need expensive products to get your favorite celebrity pout, follow some of these easy tips and see the results for yourself.

The secret to soft lips is keeping them hydrated and the simplest way to do this is by drinking enough water. It is often seen that chapped lips are common in people who do not drink enough water. So, ensure you have 8-10 glasses of water a day to keep your lips supple. Refrain from licking your lips, as it only temporarily moisturizes your lips and causes it to dry all the more.

The same way that you exfoliate your face and body, you also need to exfoliate your lips. There are a number of ways to do this, you can use lip exfoliating products or make your own homemade lip scrub. Mix sugar with olive oil to make a paste and rub it in small circles.

Another method is to brush your lips with a soft baby toothbrush. Be careful to exfoliate very gently and avoid exfoliating if you have any cuts or wounds on your lips.

Use a good quality lip balm to keep your lips moisturized. They are available in various flavors and give your lips the necessary moisture and shine. Opt for products that have shea butter and vitamin E and apply it using your fingers. If the taste of lip balm makes you want to lick it off, then stick to basic petroleum jelly.

Below are some simple products that work well to moisturize your lips.
• Butter
• Honey
• Olive oil
• Milk cream
• Baby oil
• Glycerin
• Coconut oil

All these products from your kitchen are very effective lip softeners. When applying any of these products, use your finger and massage it in circular motions for a couple of minutes for best results.

Just like our skin benefits from a healthy diet, so do our lips. Eat a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables, the minerals and vitamins will make your lips soft and healthy.

A balanced diet is perhaps the easiest way of ensuring that you have soft lips, without making any other effort. So, alter your diet and include food that are rich in iron, essential fatty acids and vitamin A, you will be doing your lips a huge favor.

• Before sleeping every night, apply two layers of lip balm, after you massage the first layer, apply another coat on top. This will give you added moisturization, as both the layers will be absorbed through the night.

• Do not use products that are very old, check the expiry date and dispose accordingly. Also avoid sharing lip products, as there are chances of passing on bacteria.
• An easy trick to get that perfect pout is to gently rub a warm cloth on your lips, this increases the blood flow and makes your lips plump and soft.

• If your lips are extremely dry, apply a thick layer of any cream that has an oily consistency and let it absorb completely.
• To remove sunburn, apply a mixture of honey and lemon juice and wash after 15 minutes.

• Avoid wearing lipstick when you have chapped lips, if at all you have to wear lipstick, make sure you apply a liberal dose of lip balm first.
• Use non-matte lipsticks as they contain more moisturizing ingredients in comparison to matte lipsticks.

Always make sure you use only good quality lip products to prevent your lips from drying. Follow these easy tips to get irresistibly soft lips and flaunt that pout!