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===Conditioning Your Lips=== | ===Conditioning Your Lips=== | ||
| − | #Use a lip scrub to exfoliate your lips. The skin on your lips is delicate, and it easily dries and begins to flake. If you have dry, cracked lips, you need to condition your lips instead of trying to cover them up. A light lip scrub can do the trick in a matter of minutes. There's no need to buy a special scrub; just mix one up at home. Here's what to do:<ref>http://www.thegloss.com/2014/09/29/beauty/how-to-exfoliate-lips-pinterest-diy-recipes-tricks-hacks/</ref> | + | #Use a lip scrub to exfoliate your lips. The skin on your lips is delicate, and it easily dries and begins to flake. If you have dry, cracked lips, you need to condition your lips instead of trying to cover them up. A light lip scrub can do the trick in a matter of minutes. There's no need to buy a special scrub; just mix one up at home. Here's what to do:<ref name="rf16966">http://www.thegloss.com/2014/09/29/beauty/how-to-exfoliate-lips-pinterest-diy-recipes-tricks-hacks/</ref> |
#*Mix a teaspoon of sugar and a teaspoon of honey. | #*Mix a teaspoon of sugar and a teaspoon of honey. | ||
#*Wet your lips with warm water. | #*Wet your lips with warm water. | ||
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#*Cut off a small piece of your favorite lipstick and stir it in while the mixture is still hot. Add as much or as little as you want to tint your lip balm. | #*Cut off a small piece of your favorite lipstick and stir it in while the mixture is still hot. Add as much or as little as you want to tint your lip balm. | ||
#*Pour the balm into a clean lip balm jar and allow it to cool before using. | #*Pour the balm into a clean lip balm jar and allow it to cool before using. | ||
| − | #Learn how to choose lip color that complements your complexion. If you have no qualms about using bold color to make your lips look great, it's important to know how to choose the right shades to match your complexion. Every skin tone can be classified as warm, cool, or neutral. Learn more about your skin "temperature" to choose the right lipstick.<ref>http://www.bustle.com/articles/17962-how-to-choose-the-best-lipstick-for-your-skin-tone</ref> | + | #Learn how to choose lip color that complements your complexion. If you have no qualms about using bold color to make your lips look great, it's important to know how to choose the right shades to match your complexion. Every skin tone can be classified as warm, cool, or neutral. Learn more about your skin "temperature" to choose the right lipstick.<ref name="rf16967">http://www.bustle.com/articles/17962-how-to-choose-the-best-lipstick-for-your-skin-tone</ref> |
#*If your coloring looks best in earth tones, warm yellows and reds, and gold jewelry, your skin is warm. Choose lipstick with warm undertones, like browns, orange-reds, coral pinks, and creamy neutrals. | #*If your coloring looks best in earth tones, warm yellows and reds, and gold jewelry, your skin is warm. Choose lipstick with warm undertones, like browns, orange-reds, coral pinks, and creamy neutrals. | ||
#*If you tend to look best in jewel tones, navy blue, and silver jewelry, your skin is cool. Choose lipstick with cool undertones, like plums, cherry reds, lavender pinks, and pearly neutrals. | #*If you tend to look best in jewel tones, navy blue, and silver jewelry, your skin is cool. Choose lipstick with cool undertones, like plums, cherry reds, lavender pinks, and pearly neutrals. | ||
| − | #Apply lipstick like a makeup artist. Make sure your lips are conditioned before you apply lipstick; otherwise it will flake off, leaving your lips looking mottled. Apply lipstick to your bottom lip, making sure you don't go outside your natural lip line. Rub your lips together to apply lipstick to your top lip. Dot more lipstick on your top and bottom lips to fill in any gaps.<ref>http://www.seventeen.com/beauty/makeup-tips/perfect-red-lips#slide-1</ref> | + | #Apply lipstick like a makeup artist. Make sure your lips are conditioned before you apply lipstick; otherwise it will flake off, leaving your lips looking mottled. Apply lipstick to your bottom lip, making sure you don't go outside your natural lip line. Rub your lips together to apply lipstick to your top lip. Dot more lipstick on your top and bottom lips to fill in any gaps.<ref name="rf16968">http://www.seventeen.com/beauty/makeup-tips/perfect-red-lips#slide-1</ref> |
#*Blotting your lips on a tissue will help set your lipstick and prevent it from getting on your teeth and cups you might drink from throughout the day. | #*Blotting your lips on a tissue will help set your lipstick and prevent it from getting on your teeth and cups you might drink from throughout the day. | ||
#*If you want your lipstick to last all day without wearing off, use a lip primer on your lips before applying color. | #*If you want your lipstick to last all day without wearing off, use a lip primer on your lips before applying color. | ||
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#*Coconut oil works well as a cheap homemade lip gloss. | #*Coconut oil works well as a cheap homemade lip gloss. | ||
===Keeping Your Lips Healthy=== | ===Keeping Your Lips Healthy=== | ||
| − | #Protect your lips from the sun. Lips, like the rest of your skin, need protection from the sun's rays in order to stay healthy. Sun exposure can lead to darker lips as well as causing them to dry out. Choose a daily lip balm with an SPF of 15 or higher to keep your lips in good shape, especially during the summer.<ref>http://www.dailymakeover.com/trends/skin/chapped-lips-cure/</ref> | + | #Protect your lips from the sun. Lips, like the rest of your skin, need protection from the sun's rays in order to stay healthy. Sun exposure can lead to darker lips as well as causing them to dry out. Choose a daily lip balm with an SPF of 15 or higher to keep your lips in good shape, especially during the summer.<ref name="rf16969">http://www.dailymakeover.com/trends/skin/chapped-lips-cure/</ref> |
| − | #*If you make your own lip balm, you can add sun protection by stirring in zinc oxide powder.<ref>http://mountainroseblog.com/craft-lip-balm/</ref> Coconut oil also provides a bit of protection on its own. | + | #*If you make your own lip balm, you can add sun protection by stirring in zinc oxide powder.<ref name="rf16970">http://mountainroseblog.com/craft-lip-balm/</ref> Coconut oil also provides a bit of protection on its own. |
#*If you don't like wearing balm, wear a wide-brimmed hat to shade your face on the sunniest days. | #*If you don't like wearing balm, wear a wide-brimmed hat to shade your face on the sunniest days. | ||
#Keep your lips moisturized in dry weather. Depending on where you live, air humidity might be lowest in either the summer or the winter. Even before you notice your lips are starting to feel dry and flaky, take extra care to keep them moisturized. Wear lip balm when you go outside to protect your skin from the elements. | #Keep your lips moisturized in dry weather. Depending on where you live, air humidity might be lowest in either the summer or the winter. Even before you notice your lips are starting to feel dry and flaky, take extra care to keep them moisturized. Wear lip balm when you go outside to protect your skin from the elements. | ||
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#*Salty foods dry out your lips, so when you eat salt, make up for it by drinking extra water. | #*Salty foods dry out your lips, so when you eat salt, make up for it by drinking extra water. | ||
#Avoid using harsh chemicals on your lips every day. Many lip products use alcohol, fragrances, and dyes to create long-lasting color. Some lipsticks even contain lead, which can lead to health problems if ingested in large quantities. You don't have to throw out your lipstick collection, but it pays to be aware of what you're putting on your lips, and to go natural as often as possible. | #Avoid using harsh chemicals on your lips every day. Many lip products use alcohol, fragrances, and dyes to create long-lasting color. Some lipsticks even contain lead, which can lead to health problems if ingested in large quantities. You don't have to throw out your lipstick collection, but it pays to be aware of what you're putting on your lips, and to go natural as often as possible. | ||
| − | #Know the effects of smoking on your lips. Smoking can cause lips to dark, thin and wrinkle. Using tobacco products is definitely counter productive when it comes to having great lips. If you want your lips to look beautiful (in addition to many other health benefits) do your best to quit smoking as soon as possible.<ref>http://guardianlv.com/2014/05/cigarettes-may-darken-lips-for-smokers-natural-remedies-to-combat-effect/</ref> | + | #Know the effects of smoking on your lips. Smoking can cause lips to dark, thin and wrinkle. Using tobacco products is definitely counter productive when it comes to having great lips. If you want your lips to look beautiful (in addition to many other health benefits) do your best to quit smoking as soon as possible.<ref name="rf16971">http://guardianlv.com/2014/05/cigarettes-may-darken-lips-for-smokers-natural-remedies-to-combat-effect/</ref> |
== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
