Are the dreaded wrinkles around your lips bothering you? If so, you are not alone. With age, fine lines and wrinkles can develop in many areas of the face. Fortunately, there are steps that can be taken to help minimize or even completely reverse these signs of aging. In this article, we are going to explore some tried and tested tricks to make lip wrinkles disappear! read on to discover some simple strategies that can help keep those annoying smile lines at bay.
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Exfoliation :
Adopting a regular skincare regimen that includes exfoliation can help prevent wrinkles from appearing around the lips and keep them at bay. Start by washing your face with a cleanser suitable for your skin type twice a day. Then apply your scrub with both exfoliating and softening components twice a week, such as those that usually contain natural extracts such as chamomile and aloe vera, which are gentle but effective exfoliants.
These ingredients work together to loosen dead skin cells, unclog pores, and reduce signs of facial aging like fine lines and wrinkles. By making circular movements with your fingers to remove dead cells and move them away from the surface of the lip line. Use your index finger to gently rub all over your lip contour, or use a soft toothbrush to reach all areas around your lips. Finally, rinse the face after 5 minutes and provide extra protection against wrinkles by having complete hydration.
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Hydration:
Proper hydration is essential to help reduce wrinkles around the lips. Water helps skin cells stay healthy and promotes the regeneration of new skin cells, which can help reduce wrinkles. Drinking plenty of water throughout the day and limiting alcohol intake can help keep skin hydrated.
To boost your skin’s inner hydration, you need to find a good moisturizer formulated for the lip area and containing hyaluronic acid. This powerful ingredient helps lock in moisture and improve elasticity for blissfully hydrated skin. After cleansing and lightly exfoliating your lips morning and night, evenly apply moisturizer with your fingertips. For even more intense results, use a night cream before bed, which will help keep things smooth throughout the night!
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Massage :
By gently massaging the lip area, you can stimulate circulation to the area, improve elasticity and reduce wrinkles. For best results, use your index and middle fingers in a “V” shape and place them on the lip line and begin to stretch the area towards the cheekbones. Have a well hydrated skin, preferably the cream used is rich in active ingredients such as vitamin E, retinol, coenzyme Q10 or hyaluronic acid to further nourish the lips during the massage.
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Acupressure:
Applying light fingertip pressure around the lip area each day can help stimulate collagen production in the dermal layers, which helps to tighten the skin and reduce wrinkles around the lips. Here’s how:
Locate the acupressure points around the lips by using your fingers to feel them. The first point is called the center of man (VG 26) is located in the middle of the cupid’s bow. The second point is called the receptacle of the Fluid (VC 24) is located in the middle between the lower lip and the mental groove. The third point is called the attic of the earth (E4) located very close to the ends of the lips.
Apply gentle pressure to each point using your index finger for about 30 seconds. Repeat the exercise on each acupressure point around the lips for about 2 minutes.
How to prevent wrinkles, especially around the lips?
Taking care of the contour of our lips should be part of our regular beauty routine, regardless of our age, as it is a delicate area of the face that requires special attention. To prevent wrinkles and maintain healthy lips, it’s important to start caring for them in your early twenties.
Applying a good lip balm can help maintain skin hydration and applying an SPF lip balm will protect against UV rays. Additionally, exfoliating the lips once or twice a week and avoiding aggressive licking or chewing can also help maintain a youthful appearance. Finally, regular visits to your dermatologist can also help you spot early signs of aging in this area and adopt proactive rather than reactive treatments.