There is a good chance you already know how to exfoliate your skin for a smooth, even complexion. But what about when it comes to maintaining smooth lips? Similar to the skin on our face and body, our lips can get seriously dry and flakey. In this regard, you should never skimp on exfoliation.
To put it plainly, a lip exfoliator helps remove dead skin cells buildup for a smoother lipstick application and more comfortable lips. Actually, some scrubs double up as lip exfoliators and face scrubs, which can pare down your routine quite a bit.
People make the mistake of being too harsh when exfoliating in general, and things are not any different with your lips. For this reason, you should learn how to use a lip scrub the correct way for maximum results.
Well, you should start by applying a liberal amount of your lip scrub to clean lips with your fingers. Be sure to use gentle circular motions to exfoliate. It’s always ideal for you to apply the scrub to a damp or wet lips to prevent painful frictions.
Once done, wet a soft cloth with lukewarm water and wipe the lip scrub away. If you can still feel flakiness on your lips, you can repeat the above step one more time. However, you should be cautious not to overdo it and irritate your lips.
After exfoliating your lips, it is essential that you apply a moisturizing product before applying matte lipstick or a preferred drying formula. Applying a light layer of your favorite lip balm, and you’re planning on using a lip color afterwards, allow the lip balm sit for a couple of minutes and then pat off the excess so the lipstick doesn’t slide around.
Now that your lips are smooth and hydrated, it is the ideal time to bring on the color. As mentioned earlier, if you choose for a matte formula, ensure you don’t have too much excess lip balm on your lips. The essence of this is to avoid a messy lipstick application. Using just a think layer of lip balm on your pout, apply your lip color with a brush for the ultimate precision, or straight from the bullet if having a steady hand.
Now that you have an insight into how to use a lip scrub, why not get going with this expedition?
