7 Easy Ways To Get Healthier Lips For Valentine's Day
1. Build A Barrier From The Cold
Keep a mild, thick balm on your lips during the day and night to serve as a layer of protection between your mouth and the harsh wind and dry indoor air.
2. Pick The Right Balm
Pick a lip balm or protectant with a thicker texture, which means it'll be tougher to accidentally rub or lick off. Look for one made of plain waxes -- fragrance may taste great, but it can actually irritate the skin. And skip anything with too many preservatives or chemicals. "Gentle and bland is best."
3. Make A DIY Exfoliant - Smooth out your lips with this natural exfoliant:
1. Mix equal parts of finely ground sugar or salt with avocado oil and avocado meat.
2. Take just a little bit and put it on your fingers or a soft-bristled toothbrush -- then delicately run over your lips (this skin is very sensitive, so you want to be gentle).
3. Keep any of the extra mixture in the fridge for next time.
4. Follow Up With A Natural Lip Mask - For a full lip treatment, try this homemade lip mask after you exfoliate:
1. In a small mixer or mini chop, blend avocado, yogurt and honey.
2. Use your pinky finger to apply a thin layer.
3. Leave the mask on for a good five to 10 minutes before rinsing it off -- you may want to try applying it before hopping in the shower.
5. Don't Lick
When your lips are dry, it can be incredibly tempting to give them a quick lick -- but you need to resist. That only allows the additional moisture to evaporate from them quickly which dries them out even faster. It's also important to avoid biting lips or picking at dry flakes, which can lead to deep cuts and more serious damage.
6. Eat A Lip-Healthy Diet
A diet with the right balance of healthy fats and oils is important to keep the skin, lips, hair and nails from being too dried out; Think salmon, avocados and olive oil. Drink plenty of water to keep lips hydrated.
7. Kiss
And while February 14 is often touted as a day all about chocolate and flowers, the most romantic part often comes in the form of a kiss -- according to one study, people recall more details of their first kisses (up to 90 percent) than they do of other important life experiences.
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