No dry and patched skin, just a clean and glistening finish.
Exfoliating is one way to achieve a soft and smooth pout.
Dermatologist Kristina Collins shares that your lips are built differently than the rest of your skin (viaIPSY).
“The outer layer of skin [the epidermis] is extremely thin on the lips.
Wet the toothbrush and move in gentle, circular movements over your mouth, perFoundation Fairy.
A micro-fiber towel can also be used in place of a scrub to exfoliate your lips.
Just ensure to be gentle with both methods and to stop exfoliating if your skin feels irritated.
Place a wet paper towel on your pout and wait for about 3 minutes before peeling it off.
Then gently brush up and down to remove dead skin cells.
As for using AHA exfoliants, remember to use products that aren’t too harsh, reportsProcoal London.
The skin on your lips is much thinner compared to other parts of your body.
Lactic acid is typically the safest, but other AHAs you could use include mandelic acid and glycolic acid.
However, you may want to watch out for irritation.
It’s also a good idea to put on some moisturizing lip balm after you’re done.
Board-certified dermatologist Loretta Ciraldo says there is such a thing as over-exfoliating, perMind Body Green.
“Over-exfoliating your lips can lead to redness, swelling, sensitivity, or bleeding,” she adds.
It’s best to start with a once-a-week schedule and see how your lips respond to the exfoliation.
A humidifier placed in your room can help during winter.
