Monsoon: Want luscious lips? Do this not that

There are many people who suffer from lip problems in monsoon. Those bleeding lips can ruin your image if you fail to take the correct steps to treat it.

By: Aishwarya Vaidya | | Updated: July 24, 2018 1:41 pm

Imagine you are decked up for a party or a marriage, but your lips appear rough, pale and cracked. Embarrassing right? All of us love to have soft and supple lips. But, the weather can be a spoilsport. Bad weather can take a toll on your lips as they tend to lose moisture by becoming dry. Experimenting with too many cosmetics can also invite lip problems. Like your skin, your lips require TLC during monsoon. Like you, your lips will also look gorgeous if you follow a good lip-care routine. Also Read - COVID-19 cases may spike during peak monsoon and winter: IIT-AIIMS study

With monsoon drizzle, there is paleness and a monotone in nature due to which one may suffer from many lip problems like crack, chapped and pale lips. So, take these small steps if you wish to have pink lips. Also Read - Get these pest repellent plants this monsoon to keep pesky bugs away

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
Opt for scrubbing
If you want to get rid of dead cells and dirt, you should exfoliate your lips. Don’t go overboard and use a harsh scrubber. You can use a soft brush to scrub your lips. Also Read - Summer beauty guide: Say goodbye to chapped lips with these DIY lip balms

Massage with butter
You can massage butter or olive oil on your lips to improve the blood circulation which will help you to acquire rosy lips.

Hydrate your lips
Drink a lot of water and stay hydrated as it will help you to keep your lips soft and supple.

Eat mindfully
Avoid eating spicy, healthy and oily foods. Eat more fruits and vegetables and say goodbye to carbonated drinks. Also, include leafy green vegetables and fruits which are high in vitamin E and B like papaya, berries and kiwi. They will make your lips soft and supple.

Choose the right lip balm

If you use a right lip balm it will help you to moisturize your lips. If your lips are moisturized it will not look weary.

Dab on some honey
You can get rid of dark pigments on your lips, by applying honey. Also, this will help you to get pink lips.

Rub aloe vera gel
Massaging aloe vera gel on your lips can be beneficial for your lips.

WHAT YOU SHOULDN’T
Smoking
Smoking is injurious to your health, as well as your lips. If you quit smoking, you will be able to get rid of those dark patches on your lips. So, if you wish to get lovely lips, just cut down on smoking.

Sleeping with your lipstick on
The chemicals present in your lipstick can make it appear dull and chapped. See to it that you remove your lipstick before hitting the sack.

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Published : July 24, 2018 10:59 am | Updated:July 24, 2018 1:41 pm

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