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Giving your lips a natural-looking red hue can be done using a variety of different stains. First prep your lips for color, then use fruit juice, beets, and other bright red items to get the color you want. Finish by keeping your lips moisturized and protected from the elements so they look the way you want them to.
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Use a natural lip scrub. The first step to getting red lips is getting rid of dry, flaky skin that builds up and hides their natural color. Sloughing away the dead skin brightens your lips, brings out their inner red color and prepares them to take on a stain. Here's how to make and use your own scrub:
- Mix 1 teaspoon honey and 1 teaspoon brown sugar.
- Scrub the mixture into your lips in a circular motion.
- Rinse the mixture away with warm water.
- Repeat as necessary.
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Try a toothbrush. Sometimes a basic lip scrub isn't enough to get rid of the dead skin. Using a soft-bristled toothbrush will do the trick. Choose a clean toothbrush, wet it with warm water, and gently scrub your lips in a circular motion. Rinse your lips. They should be left bright, plump and renewed.Advertisement
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Use a natural lip-plumper. Increasing circulation to your lips makes them look plumper and redder. You can naturally make your lips a little plumper by using cinnamon or another spicy household item on your lips. Just rub a little on, wait a few minutes, then rinse your lips. You can use any of the following as a natural lip plumper:
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper mixed with a few drops of water
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon mixed with a few drops of water
- 5 drops of peppermint essential oil or peppermint extract
- A piece of fresh ginger rubbed over your lips
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Moisten them with a homemade serum. Now that your lips have been exfoliated and plumped, it's time to make them soft and supple. This will help them keep their color longer and prevent them from drying out. Use any of the following ingredients as a lip serum; just rub it on your lips and wait a few minutes for it to absorb:
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon almond oil
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Apply lip stain with a cotton swab. Dip the cotton swab in your stain of choice. Start in the center of your lips and work your way outwards. [1] X Expert Source Alana Schober
Pout Pro Makeup Artist Expert Interview. 15 June 2021. Afterwards, lightly trace the outline of your lips. Try to keep the stain off the skin around your lips. -
Use fruit juice on your your lips. Choose any kind of bright red fruit, nick it with a knife, and apply it to your lips. After the first coat dries, you can add more layers to deepen the red color. Keep going until you like the way your lips look, then add a layer of clear lip balm to seal it in for a few hours.
- Cherries and pomegranates will provide the most color. Strawberries and raspberries may give you a more subtle color.
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Try beet root powder. This natural powder is made from dried beets, which have beautiful deep red hue. Mix beet root powder with enough water to make a thick paste. Spread it on your lips and let it sit for three minutes, then rinse away the excess paste with warm water. Repeat until your lips are as red as you'd like. [2] X Research source
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Protect them from the sun. Your lips are prone to getting dark spots from the sun, just like the rest of your skin. Protect them by using lip gloss with SPF of 15 or higher. That way your lips won't get sunburned and dark when you enjoy a day outside. [3] X Research source
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Keep them from getting chapped. Chapped lips tend to look dull and washed out. If you want bright, pretty red lips, take steps to prevent them from getting dry and flaky. Drink plenty of water to keep your body hydrated. Use coconut oil, almond oil, or a good healing lip balm to keep your lips moist throughout the day. [4] X Trustworthy Source American Academy of Dermatology Professional organization made of over 20,000 certified dermatologists Go to source
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Take extra precautions during winter. Dry winter air can chap your lips much more quickly than normal, so you'll probably want to carry lip balm with you wherever you go to keep your lips healthy. You may also want to sleep with a humidifier to keep the air in your house from getting too dry. Your skin will thank you. [5] X Trustworthy Source American Academy of Dermatology Professional organization made of over 20,000 certified dermatologists Go to source
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Avoid smoking. Smoking can cause lip discoloration and wrinkling, which is the opposite of what you want if you're going for red lips. Avoid smoking cigarettes or other tobacco products. [6] X Trustworthy Source Cleveland Clinic Educational website from one of the world's leading hospitals Go to source
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"This is very helpful. I used for one week and my lips were back to their normal color. Thanks so much!"
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"My lips are brighter now after I used the methods. It's really effective."
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"I just got a way to please my boyfriend when we kiss and make out."
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"I really like red lips and this article helped a lot. Thanks."
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"The toothbrush thing works great. Also try Vaseline + sugar. "
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"How to make lipstick/natural helped."
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QuestionHow can I get pink lips at home?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.Exfoliating lips is a great way to bring out their natural pinkness. Mix a small amount of brown sugar and olive oil, rub the mixture over the entire surface of your lips in gentle circular motions, then rinse your lips.
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QuestionHow do you get rid of black lips?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.A mixture of lemon juice and honey will lighten your lips naturally. Apply it a few times a week; you'll begin to notice a lightening effect after 2-3 applications.
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QuestionCan you use coconut oil for dry lips?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.Coconut oil is great for lips because it forms a protective barrier over them instead of getting completely absorbed by the skin. This helps lock in their natural moisture and means that you don't need to reapply constantly.
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- "You can also mix beet root powder with coconut oil and store it in a glass container. If you want a thicker texture, add melted cocoa butter until you reach your desired consistency. "
- "Australian red reef clay is another pigment you can use to get a terracotta red color. Just combine a small amount with coconut oil or water, depending on the consistency you want."
- "For a softer shade of red, mash rose petals in Vaseline, then apply it like a regular lip balm. "
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References
- ↑ Alana Schober. Pout Pro Makeup Artist. Expert Interview. 15 June 2021.
- ↑ https://ca.traditionalmedicinals.com/articles/beet-root-lip-and-cheek-stain/
- ↑ https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/best-spf-lip-balms-ncna1276770
- ↑ https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-basics/dry/heal-dry-chapped-lips
- ↑ https://www.aad.org/news/how-to-prevent-and-treat-dry-chapped-lips
- ↑ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21933-lip-cancer
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To make your lips redder, remove dead skin with a natural scrub made out of honey and brown sugar or brush them with a soft bristled toothbrush. Then, increase blood circulation by applying a natural lip plumper like cinnamon. To keep your lips moist and help them retain their color, spread 1/2 a teaspoon of coconut oil on them. Finally, coat your lips with a lip stain or use red fruit juice from cherries or pomegranates instead. For tips on how to keep your lips healthy, including why it's important to protect them from the sun, keep reading!
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