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QuestionHow do you get rid of lip texture?Yuka Arora is a self-taught makeup artist who specializes in abstract eye art. She has been experimenting with makeup art for over 5 years, and has amassed over 5.6K Instagram followers in just 5 months. Her colorful and abstract looks have been noticed by Jeffree Star Cosmetics, Kat Von D Beauty, Sephora Collection, among others.Exfoliate, then moisturize for best results. A lip scrub can help keep your lips smooth, especially if you moisturize them immediately afterwards with a lip mask or lip balm. It can also make a big difference if you use a light lip balm during the day, then a heavier product at night while you're sleeping.
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QuestionIf I do dip a toothbrush in petroleum jelly and scrub, should I do this every day or just when they get dead skin on them?Community AnswerNo, you should not do it every day. If you over-exfoliate, your lips will become irritated and chapped. At most, exfoliate twice a week.
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QuestionWill licking my lips and picking at scabs cause scars?Community AnswerLicking your lips won't, but picking at scabs could.
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QuestionMy lips are always dry even if I put on lip balm. What should I do?Community AnswerMix in a bowl a pinch of sugar and a few drops of olive oil. Gently rub the mixture on your lips for 1 minute, then rinse it off with cold water. To prevent dryness, continue to apply lip balm. Do this every other day to make your lips moisturized.
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QuestionSo if I can't pick at my lips when they are chapped and peeling, what do I do?Community AnswerKeep them moisturized every day. Try using a lip scrub, or brush them lightly with a toothbrush. Avoid biting or peeling, as this will cause the lips to bleed and will damage the lips.
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QuestionWill smoking make my lips softer?Community AnswerSmoking will not make your lips softer. In fact, smoking may have the opposite affect, and result in chapped lips instead.
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QuestionWhat type of lip balm is the best to make lips smoother?Community AnswerTry using Vaseline because it is an excellent choice. It forms a protective layer on the lips and penetrates deep down to rehydrate the skin and speed up its natural renewal process!
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QuestionIs it true that if you smoke, your lips will darken? If so, how do you prevent that or reverse it?Community AnswerYes, this is true. The best prevention is to refrain from smoking but getting enough fluids and keeping your lips moisturized can help!
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QuestionHow do I get soft lips?Community Answer
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QuestionMy lips are always wet with whitish skin. What can I do to avoid this?Community AnswerYou could be over-moisturizing or exfoliating. If it's over-moisturizing, try exfoliating once with a honey and sugar scrub. This should eliminate the dead (whitish) skin. Also, try to avoid being in the wind and the harsh cold, as this might contribute to it.
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QuestionI smoke 5 cigarettes every day. Can I remove dead skin and get smooth lips?Community AnswerYes, you can remove dead skin by following these instructions. Although first, you have to quit smoking. Smoking will basically undo the process.
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QuestionWhat should I do to get rosy lips?Community AnswerThere is no specific way to do this, but the easiest way is to just put on lipstick or lip tint.
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QuestionCould I use a glitter lip gloss for moisture, or coconut oil?Community AnswerIt depends on the ingredients in lip gloss, but most glosses aren't really meant to moisturize. Coconut oil is okay, but tends to get absorbed/dry out fast. A good moisturizing lip balm, like Aquaphor Lip Repair, would be ideal.
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QuestionIs peeling the dead skin off my lips bad?Community AnswerIt's not awful, but if you want to not damage them at all, use a lip scrub to get the dead skin off.
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QuestionI have the habit of sucking on my bottom lip; is that bad for it?Community AnswerYes, sucking your lip will dry it out and make it chapped.
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QuestionHow can I remove the dead skin cells from the corner of my lip?Community AnswerYou can use a tooth brush when you brush your teeth to gently exfoliate the corner of your lip. You can also try to apply chapstick to the area where the dead skin cells are.
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QuestionCan I use aloe vera to keep my lips moisturized?Queen girlsCommunity AnswerYes, you can.
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QuestionWhat lipstick should I use in the morning?Community AnswerEos is really good for your lips, as it will keep them moisturized all day.
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QuestionWill my lips stay moisturized after all of this?Community AnswerNot necessarily. You may have to choose one of these methods and use them every so often to keep them smooth. For example, if you get chapped lips often, you may have to apply lip balm daily.
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QuestionI suffer a lot form dry/sore/chapped lips, is there anything that can prevent this in the long run?Community AnswerYes, use lots of lip balm, exfoliate regularly, apply coconut oil, drink lots of water and eat a healthy diet.
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QuestionDoes this apply to wrinkled lips as well?Community AnswerYes.
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QuestionCould you recommend some toothpaste and lip balm?Cecilia FloresTop AnswererI really like Burt's Bees lip balms ($4), and my favorite balm is the Fresh Sugar lip balms ($25). I use the Crest Baking Soda Whitening toothpaste and I like it.
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QuestionWhat should I do if my lips stay dry even after I apply products to them?Community AnswerIt could be the products that you are using. Stop using any lipsticks, lip gloss, or lip stain. Give your lips a break for a day or two, then try a natural, moisturizing lip balm.
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QuestionWhat should I do if my lips are bloody and peeling off?Community AnswerStop picking at your lips and schedule an appointment to a doctor or a dermatologist. He or she will recommend the best treatment for you to pursue.
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QuestionCan I use the lip scrub as a body scrub?Community AnswerYes, but it would be better to make a scrub that's meant for your body. I suggest checking out wikiHow's article on making body scrub for some recipes.
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QuestionCan I use Blistex instead of Vaseline?Community AnswerYes, you can use any lip balm you like - whatever works best for you.
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QuestionIs it all right to use the scrub as a body scrub?Cecilia FloresTop AnswererA lip scrub can be used as a body scrub too, but you'll need to make it in larger quantities.
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QuestionWhat is petroleum jelly?Community AnswerPetroleum jelly is an oily cream that you apply to chapped skin. People often use it in cold weather to protect their skin. It is often sold under the name of "Vaseline."
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QuestionCan I use this scrub as a body scrub?Community AnswerYes, you can.
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QuestionCan I use mineral oil to make my lips smooth?Community AnswerYou can try it, but it generally doesn't work very well. That said, it may work for you.
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