And if that’s your thing?
Where does one turn for a look like this, sans needles and celebrity-endorsed lip kits?
(Find our favorite scrubs here.
We rounded up ourfavorite DIY lip scrub recipes here, should you want to experiment with more options.
Keep the skin moisturized
Keep your skin plump and supple with hydrating and conditioning lip products.
Much like the rest of your skin, moisturizers will keep the area looking plush and healthy.
), so it may need a bit of extra care.
Look for options that contain botanical oils, butters, antioxidants, and plush waxes.
Butterslike cocoa andsheaprovide a softening texture.
And waxes can help harden the base, as well as make the formula more occlusive.
Jones says this is her No.
“Drink plenty of fluids every day as a part of your daily routine.”
Research backs this up as studies have shown that adequate amounts of waterincrease dermal thickness of the skin1.
Translation: More plump skin all over, including the lips.
We say this becauselip size naturally thins over time, research shows.
So to confirm you have fuller, plump lips for longer, it requires preventive aging measures.
This can include things like proper daily skin care, but it also means going internally.
One way to get more youthful-looking skin is hydrolyzedcollagen supplements.
These have been shown tomaintain dermal thickness, support elasticity, and natural moisture levels3.
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Use sunscreen
“Don’t forget sun protection,” says Jones.
“Protecting your lips from the sun is just as important as protecting your face.
Look for products that have a physical sunblock [titanium dioxide and zinc oxide].
Some also contain other moisturizing actives, likehyaluronic acid, to hydrate and smooth the lips.”
One human study found that exposure to UV rays showedsignificant loss of pop in I collagen4.
Like water to dry soil, your parched lips will suck it up and soon become plump with moisture.
This is because HA is an ingredient that can pull in up to1,000 times its weight in water.
“Even unnatural products use these ingredients for their properties,” she says.
She suggests using essential oils of cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and peppermint, which are the most effective.
(Cinnamon can cause contact dermatitis5, so spot-test on your arm first.)
They mildly stimulate the lips, which boosts circulation, thereby creating a localized “swollen” appearance.
you’re able to even DIY your own essential oil lip plumper.
Mix using the gloss’s wand, then apply on your lips for a quick pucker up.
And with one quick move, yourgua sha stonecan become a natural lip plumper, too.
For this, you need a stone that has a ribbed or scalloped side.
Use clean lipsticks and liner.
(Meaning trace just outside your natural lip line, no further or else it can look cartoonish.)
Next, use a lipstick that is near your natural hue to fill out your pout.
Darker colors tend to make your lips appear flat.
Finish by applying clear lip gloss to the center of your lips.
This will reflect light and create a fuller-looking lip.
