Did it ever happen to you to go to a store to buy a new lipstick (well, or just go to a store AND buy a new lipstick! among others... ) and after you wore it a few times to discover that it was not the right choice, and to end up throwing it at the bottom of a drawer, or to give it away (usually to your mom)? It happened to me many times. I won't talk about color now (in drugstores it's a wonder if you DO manage to pick the right color, with that light, but that's another story), but about the things these so-loved lip products should or should not contain!
You have to carefully read the label and see what the ingredients are. I know, not all lipsticks even have those mentioned, but it does make a difference if you at least know what to look/ask for. Some sales assistants DO know these things.
I gathered a few rules from my own experience, and I will share them with you below, but I would be grateful and happy if you would share what works for you, as well, with all of us, in a comment! :)
- It is important that in the cold season to look for lip balms and lipsticks that contain vitamins A and C, but also Alpha-Hydroxy acids (AHA), that work against the wrinkles and fine lines.
- If your lips are chapped, the lip balm (that you must apply before lipstick!) should contain camphor, because it calms the sting.
- Be careful when you find the Phenol in the list of ingredients! It can be found especially in chapsticks. It usually leads to dependence; even if on the moment it moisturises, later it will make the skin very dry, and a new application will be necessary (I used to have this problem for years and thought there was something wrong with my lips!!)
- The Isopropyl Alcohol and the Petrolatum contained by lipsticks are also very bad: they clog the pores and cancel the UV protection.
- Another ingredient that is bad for the lips is the Capsaicin, which is a synthesis substance from hot pepper, that is found in lip plumpers.
Also, I will share 7 more little secrets that you should know, for having sexy lips:
1. This one is common sense and well known, but worth being re-mentioned: DRINK LOTS OF WATER!
2. Do NOT lick or bite your lips! This will hurt your lips and make them dry, sore, and can create crusting and scaling!
3. Take off your lip makeup with soft movements and appropriate makeup remover, every evening (morning would be good, too!)
4. If you have sensitive lips, avoid consuming condimented foods, or citrus, because that will give you a burning sensation and will dry your lips.
5. Try every lipstick you buy in REAL light, otherwise you will never find the right shade for you! If you have acne or skin problems, don't use bright reds, because that will focus attention on the problems!
6. The dry air in your house can be bad also for your lips! Use an air humidifier!
7. As a natural treatment, wipe your lips with raw cucumber slices, or rub some Vitamin E on them.
I hope this post helped, and as I said earlier, please share your own tips in a comment, if you feel like it!
Thank you for reading! Have a fun day, keep smiling!
oxox
Roxana
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