Written by Dr. Sanjana V.B Bhms,dbrm,cdn

Founder & medical director of siahmsr wellness.in

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Reviewed by SIAHMSR medical team

How to get healthy red beautiful lips?

  It is not a secret fact that red, full, smooth and healthy lips enhance the charm of any individual and many aspire for it. Chapped, dull and cracked lips is a cause of worry for all particularly women. What can be done to maintain the health and beauty of lips in the simplest and natural way.

 The health of lips is determined by many factors such as the moisture level of your skin in general, the care you provide to your lips regularly, your nutrition and lifestyle, the use of cheap and bad products on lips.  Smoking and drinking habits and other substance abuse adversely affect the health of lips.

Tips to improve the beauty & health of your lips 

The lipcare includes a few simple steps to be followed consistently

·      Gentle exfoliation

 Exfoliate the skin of your lips once in a week by gentle massage & scrubbing using homemade lip scrubs such as olive oil & honey. It helps to remove dead skin and discoloration from sun exposure and regains the charm of your lips.

·      Hydration

 Ensure adequate intake of water to keep your body hydrated. This helps to retain the moisture of lips. Make hydration a part of your routine for achieving healthy glowing skin and lips.

·      Use only good Lip care & make up products

Cheap and bad products cause damage to your lips as well as vital organs. Some chemicals in lip care products and lipsticks are capable of causing severe health issues. Many chemicals including paraben and phthalates are endocrine disrupters and causes hormonal imbalances in your body.

·      Healthy balanced diet to nourish your lips

Improve your nutrition as it plays a key role in maintaining the smoothness and beauty of lips. The health and beauty of lips depends largely on the food you consume every day. Nutrients like vitamin A &C, B group vitamins, proteins and some minerals  in recommended amounts are crucial for healthy skin as well as lips.

·      Use good quality lip balms

Lip balms help to prevent dryness and keep the lips moisturized. Use lip balms with vitamins infused in it for better results.

·      Seasonal care

Weather changes and harsh environments may cause damage to lips and skin. Use moisturizing lip products to protect your lips from adverse seasons.

·      Daily care

Remove your lipstick before going to bed. Lip skin needs self-repairing intervals. Keep them free from any products at night.

·      Travel care

When you travel always carry a moisturizing lip balm with you to use whenever you get exposed to dry harsh environment which steals moisture of your lips.

·       Include greener and colorful vegetables and fruits in your diet

The vegetables and fruits are rich in Vitamins and antioxidants which prevent age related as well as sun induced free radical damage to the skin of lips.

·      Avoid smoking & excess alcohol intake

         Incorporate all these habits as part of your routine , bring about healthy lifestyle modifications, providing healthy nutrients which can impart smoothness and  healthy glow to your lips.

written by dr sanjana vb [Siahmsr medical editorial team]
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