Thanks to the Kardashians and other major Instagram influencers, a plump pout is all the rage these days.
In fact, more and more women than ever before are getting lip augmentation to get the perfect pout. In the US alone, there’s a lip procedure performed every 20 seconds. And, lip augmentations are up by 43 percent since 2000.
But, lip augmentations are also expensive, so what can you do to plump your lips if you don’t have the money?
Check out this guide to learn about natural ways to plump your lips.
1. Exfoliate
Most people take time to exfoliate the skin on their faces each week. However, few take the time to exfoliate their lips.
But, it’s important to keep in mind that lips are skin too, and they need to be exfoliated just like the rest of the face.
Because lips that are flaky reflect less light, dryness could end up making your lips look smaller. And, not only will exfoliating help with dryness, but it will also help bring out your natural lip color.
To get remove the flakes on your lips, you can exfoliate them with a toothbrush. Or, you can invest in a special lip exfoliator.
2. Try a Plumping Lip Balm
One of the quickest and easiest ways to get a fuller lip is to invest in a plumping lip balm.
These balms can be purchased for as little as a few dollars, however, keep in mind that the lower the price, the lower the quality. So, if you’re serious about plumping your lips, you may want to consider investing in a plumping lip balm that’s in the $20 to $30 range.
Plumping lip balms can be purchased on Amazon or at your local cosmetic store.
3. Overdraw Your Lip Line
Before Kylie Jenner used surgery to enhance her lips, she’d use this simple trick to make them look bigger.
Here’s what you need to do:
- Apply concealer to your lips
- Using a lip liner, trace slightly outside your natural lip line
- Then, fill your lip in with a matching lipstick or just use a lip liner to complete your pout
It can also help to line the outside of your lips with concealer after you apply your lipstick, as this can really help make your lips pop.
If you don’t like the idea of applying makeup to your lips every day to make them look fuller, you may want to consider a lip filler.
4. Keep Your Lips Hydrated
Last but not least, don’t forget to keep your lips hydrated. During the day, you should wear lip balm with an SPF built into it to keep your lips from drying out.
You can also apply coconut oil and raw coconut butter to your lips before you go to bed each night to ensure that your lips stay hydrated.
Also, don’t forget to drink plenty of water.
Natural Ways to Plump Your Lips: Wrap Up
As you can see, there are many natural ways to plump your lips. If you liked this article, be sure to check back in with our blog often for more beauty tips and tricks.
