Lips Don’t Lie!!!

Each of us wants our lips to be healthy and beautiful. However, there are times when we do get less than perfect (read chapped) lips. There may be many reasons for that…

• Excessive licking
• Dehydration
• Smoking and alcohol consumption
• Vitamin deficiency
• Certain medication
• Stress/hectic lifestyle
• Failure to remove makeup before bed time

Lip balms are very commonly used; though it provides instant relief, one cannot use it for a long time solution.

Below are some of things from your kitchen that will help you get rosy and healthy lips. These are all natural and unless you are allergic to any of these ingredients in particular, there are no side effects.

Honey – It is one of the most natural moisturizers your lips can get. With its antibacterial properties, honey helps in healing dry and chapped lips. You can apply some organic honey directly on to your lips for a healthy plump look. Alternatively, you can combine it with glycine and apply on before bedtime for soft and supple lips in the morning.

Olive Oil – The fatty acid content in olive oil heals dry and chapped lips, making them soft. You can use little amount of olive oil on a cotton ball and wipe your lips with it at the end of the day. This cleans the accumulated dirt for the day. After the cleanse, massage some olive oil on to the lips for a softer feel.

Castor/Coconut Oil – Both these oils contain high amount of vitamin and fatty acids, which makes these ideal for curing dry and cracked lips. Apply either of these 2 times a day for immediate results.

Lemon – This can be mixed with honey and used on the lips. Apply this pack and leave it on for 20 minutes. This will help you regain the original color of your lips. This pack is natural so can be used daily without the fear of any side effects.

These are some of the simple yet effective methods to cure dry and dull lips… However, if you believe that these are not working, then visit your medical practitioner or a dermatologist at the earliest without ignoring the same.