Feathery lines, dryness and thin lips are all signs that we associate with aging which can present many challenges, because unlike the rest of our skin which houses fifteen layers or more of skin, our lips only have three layers and very little cushioning for support. For this reason signs of aging become apparent in our lips early on, as they start to become thinner and paler in color. The good news is we can help to stop this aging in its tracks with the following lip enhancing natural beauty tips for women.
The first makeup tip is that your skin is susceptible to environmental toxins and the sun’s damaging rays so invest in a good lip cream that contains an SPF and apply it daily. Second, before you apply your lipstick, put foundation on your lips since this will help to give them further protection against environmental assaults. Third, if you suffer from dry lips, give them a gentle buff occasionally with a very soft tooth brush and this will brush away any old dead skin cells, which will making way for fresh new cells to come to the surface. Finish by applying your lip cream to lock in moisture, helping to plump out and enhance your lips. Fourth, many people use Vaseline and lip salves on their lips. These products contain petroleum a petrol based ingredient that contains chemicals which is very damaging for your skin and can cause lips to dry out. Opt for natural beauty products instead. One that’s formulation contains gentle natural waxes and butters which are far more healing and nourishing.
Fifth, the definition of our lips can become blurry as we age and start to blend in with the skin around the mouth, a clever technique is to ensure you use a lip pencil to outline the lips and put back definition. Sixth, avoid frosted shades of lipstick, as these are not suited to older lips because they draw attention to lines and ridges. Instead stick to light to medium lip color shades and avoid the darker shades which can have a minimizing effect and make lips look even thinner. Often concerns with aging lips often extend to concerns with lines around our mouth, especially if you are a smoker as the puckering motion causes vertical lines to appear. You can lessen these lines by using prescription only creams containing retinoids that will help to stimulate collagen production.