As we set into a new year, Abena Owusu Nyamekye shares with us how to keep our lips welcoming for that much awaited kiss. Remember, it’s the harmattan season. Enjoy.
The lips form the most delicate part of your body and it requires special care. Aside it being the carrier of the beautiful smile can brighten up your day; it is also used in kissing.
Most people are fond of licking lips and biting of their lips constantly which is the most commonly in having cracked lips, such habits are said to have emanated from their childhood. Chapped and dry lips are embarrassing as well as extremely unattractive.
It has also been noticed that smoking has a bad effect on lips making them black, chapped and wrinkled. Lip care does not comprise of a single task, but a series of activities that need to be performed on a regular basis to get fruitful results.
Here are some simple ways of taking care of your lips:
Home Remedies for Chapped Dry Lips
You can get rid of your cracked lips your own way. Honey, coconut oil or almond oil can be applied on a daily basis to acquire gorgeous looking lips!
- Lip Balms
The use of lip balms is very effective as the lips undergo severe damage during the dry season. You can also apply Vaseline to your lips regularly which is a sure way to protect your lips in all season. This is a good alternative for men with cracked lips
- Lip Gloss
The application of lip gloss not only gives your lips gives it a juicy look but it also a soft feel. There are plenty of lip glosses available in the market with different flavors that can cater to individual needs of customers: grab the flavor of your choice and apply to bring about change in the way your lips look.
AVOID
- Licking your lips too much: this actually dries them out more, causing them to chap and crack.
As long as the lips are very sensitive parts of the body it ought to be cared for well. So keep your lips as kissable as it can be because: kisses they say are sweeter than wine.
