How to get beautiful lips

The skin on your lips is very different from the skin on your face. Firstly, the upper layer of skin on your lips is much thinner and more delicate, constituting to just 3-4 layers of skin as compared to the 15-16 layers on the rest of your face. The reason that our lips have a rosy tint to them is because lip skin doesn’t contain many melanin cells, so the blood vessels behind it are more visible. One big difference between the skin on our lips and the rest of our skin is that our lip skin does not contain any sweat glands or hair follicles. This means that the lips don’t absorb moisture or oils as well, and dry out much quicker. Therefore, its important to use a moisturizing lip balm like the NIVEA Lip Original Care on a daily basis to help replenish moisture and keep your lips looking beautiful.

As your lips are so much more delicate than the rest of the skin of your face, it’s essential to use products that are gentle and don’t cause irritation. Not only are lips more sensitive to touch, they’re also much more susceptible to dryness in extreme weather conditions. Very cold or hot temperatures, low humidity and wind can all cause chapped or sore lips, so using a good lip balm throughout the year is essential.

Curious on how you can make your own natural lip scrub to rejuvenate your lips? Try mixing honey with granulated sugar to make a gentle lip scrub for soft lips all year round!

Due to the fact that they have so many functions and have a very delicate structure, lips need a lot of attention and care to keep them smooth and healthy. Here are a few tips to get you going:

Avoid Salty or Spicy Foods

Your foods’ first point of contact on your body is your lips. Eating foods that are too salty or spicy make them more prawn to drying out. Therefore, it’s important to watch what you eat.

Staying Hydrated

Aside from your lips easily burning from drinking too hot drinks, it’s important to remember to stay hydrated as they’re usually the first sign of dehydration. Also remember to stay hydrated on a night out. Your throat won’t be the only thing crying out for a glass of water!

Remember to Moisturize in the Sun

Getting sun burnt lips can be super uncomfortable. Therefore, remember to moisturize them often, preferably using a lip balm with SPF.

Keep Exfoliating

Aside from lip scrubs you can purchase or make at home, you can gently exfoliate using your toothbrush every day. Continue Staying Healthy Remember to load up on nutrients sourced from fruits and vegetables to give your lip cells the nourishment they need to stay beautiful!

• Avoid smoking and alcohol, which can both dehydrate the lips
• Don’t forget your lips when you’re out in the sun – always use a lip balm with SPF
• Try very gently exfoliating your lips using your toothbrush
• When you press your lips together, blood rushes to them, giving you instantly fuller lips
• Eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables to give lip cells the nutrients they need to stay beautiful
  
  

There are a range of different lip products available to suit your individual needs.

Lip balms like NIVEA Hydro Care absorb into your lips quickly with their light formula and keep them soft and smooth.

Alternatively, when the evening comes around and you’re looking for a bit of colour, why not try a multipurpose product like NIVEA Care & Colour Bordeaux – a lip balm and subtle lip tint in one!