The lips are often forgotten about when it comes to our skincare regimens. We usually don’t think about lip care until we find ourselves dealing with dry, chapped lips, and dousing them in lip balm just isn’t enough to fix the problem.
How to Take Care of Your Lips
To properly take care of and prevent chapped lips, you need a good lip care routine (and yes, it is as important as your skincare routine). Why? This is because the skin is much thinner and more delicate on the lips than on other parts of the face or body. Lack of care, environmental aggressors, dehydration, and the weather are just a few factors that can dry them out and cause symptoms like cracking and bleeding.
But don’t worry, at Boss Gal, we kiss and tell! We have tips and tricks for caring for your pout, so they stay healthy, hydrated, and soft all year around!
Cleanse. Exfoliate. Hydrate. Repeat.
Not many people know that lip care should be a part of your skincare regimen, but that’s what we are here for! Cleaning up the lips is the first step in your lip regimen, this is to break down and remove any dirt, oils, and makeup residue that may be left behind. Just cleanse them with your favorite gentle cleanser and lukewarm water while you’re cleansing your face. A few we love are
- ZO Skin Health Hydrating Cleanser – Cleanse and hydrate without stripping the skin
- ZO Skin Health Balancing Cleansing Emulsion – An oil-based cleanser that is perfect for compromised skin (i.e. chapped, cracked, irritated lips)
- SkinBetter Science Cleansing Gel – A gentle cleanser that is great for all skin types
Exfoliating your lips is key for maintaining a perfect pout. This step is often forgotten because we fear over-exfoliating, which can lead to, you guessed it, dry lips. But fear not, using a gentle scrub is a great way to get rid of the flakey, dead skin cells and build-up from lipsticks, balms, dirt, and oils. Gently buffing your lips with a scrub once or twice a week will help keep your lips soft and supple, just make sure it is gentle enough for your delicate lip skin, it’ll make all the difference! Our favorite at Boss Gal is the
- ZO Skin Health Exfoliating Polish – Ideal for dry, flaky lips
Lastly, follow up with a hydrating serum, like hyaluronic acid, or lip balm to lock in moisture so you can have plump, soft lips daily! Not only does it provide an additional layer of protection and moisture to your lips, but it can also add a natural tint and make the lips look more supple. Hyaluronic acid is an amazing ingredient that works as a shield to prevent moisture loss and attracts water to the skin. We have a few products to help with that!
- SkinCeuticals H.A. Intensifier – Amplifies skin’s hyaluronic acid levels by 30% and delivers long-lasting hydration and a plumping effect. The perfect product to pair with lip filler!
- Skin Medica HA5 Smooth & Plump Lip System – Enhances your pout’s natural volume and definition while delivering maximum hydrating benefits.
Never Underestimate the Power of a Good Lip Service
Lip Filler
Remember that ingredient, hyaluronic acid, that I talked about earlier? Well, it’s one of the best ingredients for hydration! Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance that helps retain moisture, smooth and soothe the skin, and protects from environmental factors. The most commonly used injectable lip fillers are made up of hyaluronic acid. We know that lip filler is great for creating a fuller pout, improving natural asymmetries, and balancing the overall facial profile. But lip filler can also help improve the look of lip lines (wrinkles), providing rejuvenation and youthful appearance; increase the hydration of the lips from the hyaluronic acid attracting water to the skin; and some studies have shown that hyaluronic acid injections can stimulate collagen, therefore slowing down signs of aging!
Hydrafacial Perk Lip
Did you know you can add the Hydrafacial Perk Lip to ANY of the facial treatments you receive at Boss Gal? It takes less than 15 minutes and uses ingredients like peppermint oil and peony extract, leaving your lips freshly exfoliated, hydrated, and plump! It also includes a take-home product to keep your lips happy for the next 30 days.
Do you want to learn more about achieving the best lips of your life? Book a FREE consultation with one of our expert providers at our Clintonville, Grandview, Easton, and Powell locations and discover why we’ve been voted the #1 med spa in Columbus!