10 natural ways to unlock full, luscious lips

Plump, luscious lips have become a standard sign of youth and beauty in todays pop culture. You can't open tiktok without seeing a plumping lip videos. However, not everyone is blessed with naturally plump lips, and for some, achieving the perfect pout can take some effort and be a challenge. While lip augmentation is a popular cosmetic procedure that can help to enhance the shape and fullness of the lips, there are also natural ways to achieve the look you want.

Here are 10 natural ways to unlock your full, luscious lips:

1. Exfoliate your lips: This is really the first step. Exfoliating your lips can help remove dead skin cells and leave your lips feeling softer and smoother. Flaky lips reflect less light, so you could be loosing shine. You can use a lip scrub or a toothbrush to gently exfoliate your lips.
2. Use a lip balm: Lip balm can help keep your lips moist and soft. It can also add some glimmer which reflects light and makes your pout look fuller. Look for a lip balm that contains natural ingredients such as beeswax and coconut oil.
3. Stay hydrated: Drinking enough water can help to keep your lips hydrated and prevent dryness. Aim to drink at least eight glasses of water a day. When you're lips are dehydrated they shrivel up and begin to disappear.
4. Use a lip plumper: Lip plumpers can temporarily help plump your lips by increasing blood flow to the area. Look for a lip plumper that contains natural ingredients such as cinnamon, capsaicin, and ginger. This may not be very good in the long term though.
5. Apply a lip mask: A lip mask can help to deeply moisturize and nourish your lips making for softer and smoother lips. You can make your own lip mask by mixing honey, coconut oil, and sugar. Leave it on for 15 minutes, then gently wipe it off with a warm cloth.
6. Apply a lip oil: Lip oils can help to give your lips a glossy shine and protect them from dehydration and cracking. Instead of applying and reapplying lip balm, switch it up with a lip oil. Look for a lip oil that contains natural ingredients such as vitamin E, jojoba oil, and sweet almond oil.
7. Use a lip liner: Over-lining your lips is a vlogger favorite, but its really easy to do. It can help to create the illusion of fuller lips by overlining your natural lip shape. There are also different ways of applying concealer first. Choose a lip liner that is one shade darker than your natural lip color.
8. Apply a highlighter: Popping on some highlighter on the top of your lips where you see a "V" and the center of the lower lip can help to create the effect of fuller lips. When the light hits your lips it will especially show Use a highlighter that is one shade lighter than your natural lip color.
   
9. Eat foods rich in collagen: You want to spur the production of collagen so your lips can benefit. Some foods rich in collagen are leafy greens, berries, bone broths, and fish can give you a boost of collagen.
10. Practice good lip care habits: Avoid smoking as is release a myriad of toxins into your skin and halts the production of collagen. Reduce excessive sun exposure, can also help to keep your lips healthy and prevent damage. Avoiding biting and licking your lips often will also help them not dry out.

By incorporating some of these natural tips and tricks into your daily routines, you should start seeing improvements in your lips and progress towards plump and luscious lips. It's also important to try different tips and see what works best for your unique lips and body. 

Taking good care of your body the good old way will go a long way in helping your lips too! A healthy diet, hydration, protection from the sun and rough environments are the basics and will help your reap the rewards all over. It may take some time to see results, but over the medium term you'll look great!

If your struggling to get the results that you want, book an appointment with EternaDerm and we'll put you on the right path!