Everyone would love to have soft and attractive lips that are pleasurable to kiss. But many people go on to have dry lips that are quite terrible to kiss.
The other day, I brought you an article on how to get soft lips, but knowing how to get soft lips isn’t enough; you ought to know what can cause your lips to become dry too.
Below are some causes of those dry lips that you should avoid.
1. THE SUN
Leaving your lips unprotected against the sun is quite harmful. It can cause you to have chapped lips; this is why it’s advised to wear products with SPF 15. Do not leave your lips defenseless against the sun. The lips are highly sensitive to the sun’s UV rays and as well cause hyperpigmentation.
2. LACK OF ADEQUATE WATER
Water is life they say, and drinking adequate amount of water daily would help put life into those lips. A lack of water would leave your lips dry and dehydrated.
3. CONSTANT LICKING OF LIPS
This habit is also bad for your lips health. Licking your lips regularly can cause it to become dry and chapped.
4. BREATHING WITH YOUR MOUTH
When you have nasal congestion, you feel more comfortable breathing with your mouth. Breathing with the mouth can however cause the lips to become dry and sore. When air constantly passes over your lips, it can cause it to become dry. When faced with nasal congestion, keep your lips moisturized and treat the underlying problem ASAP.
5. LIP PRODUCTS
Ladies should be careful of the lips product they use, as some lips product can actually cause chapped lips. Lip products with dye, flavour and fragrances can be unkind to some users with sensitive skin, and can cause certain irritation.
6. SMOKING
Smoking is another habit that can cause your lips to become dry. Smoking isn’t good for your skin, your lips and even your teeth. Smoking can cause the lips to dry out, darken it and even leave you with dark circles around the eyes.
7. HOT LIQUIDS AND CAFFEINE
Passing hot substances through your lips can have a negative effect on it. Also, your favourite caffeine can also leave you with darker lips if consumed excessively, just as it can as well have a darkening effect on the teeth.
These seven things are known to cause unfavourable lips for kissing. You know your partner deserves those soft and luscious lips.
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