Forget about fillers: 7 ways to plump your lips naturally

Plump and sensual lips are considered the standard of beauty and a timeless beauty trend. But to make your lips more attractive, you don't have to resort to painful procedures like filler injections. Makeup and non-invasive methods can help in many ways.

OBOZ.UA has collected seven life hacks that will allow you to quickly make your lips fuller. In addition, most of them improve skin care in this sensitive area and allow it to stay younger longer.

Exfoliation

Removing dead skin cells in time will not only help smooth your lips, but also improve blood circulation in the skin. And it can slightly increase the size of the lips. You can buy a ready-made care scrub, or you can make your own. Mix 1 teaspoon of any oil (such as olive or coconut) with a pinch of cinnamon and sugar. Moisten your lips with warm water, then apply this mixture and massage your skin in circular motions for 30 seconds. Rinse off the scrub and apply lip balm. To add volume, you can use a product containing peppermint oil.

Massage

Even a simple massage stimulates blood circulation in the tissues. Massage your lips well with circular fingertips for 1-2 minutes. You can also pinch them lightly. Grab a little skin with your thumb and forefinger and squeeze lightly (never painfully!). Make 5-6 such movements along each lip. Finally, apply the balm.

Hydration

Lack of water in your body can cause soft tissues to lose volume. This is similar to what happens to fruit when it is dried. To remedy the situation, simply start drinking enough water. You need to consume 8-10 glasses of fluid a day to get rid of dryness on the skin of your lips and make them more full.

Burning mask

Foods with a mild burning effect cause blood flow to the soft tissues, and therefore can make lips plumper. To prepare a mask that will produce the effect you want, mash a tablespoon of avocado and pineapple flesh, add a few drops of vegetable oil, and mix everything evenly. Apply this mixture to your lips and leave for 5 minutes, then rinse. In this recipe, pineapple is responsible for the burning properties. Turmeric can also have a similar effect, which can be mixed with oatmeal, yogurt, or aloe vera. But keep in mind that this spice stains the skin.

Cooling with ice

Take an ice cube from the freezer and let it warm up in your hands for 15 seconds, so it won't stick to your lips. Then, for 30 seconds, make circular motions with the ice cube on your lips. Want to make the ice even more effective? Before freezing, add a teaspoon of cinnamon to the water to fill the mold.

Hyaluronic acid

Hyaluronic acid is good at retaining water in tissues. As we age, our body produces less and less of it, and this is one of the reasons why our skin becomes increasingly dry. But this substance can be obtained from cosmetics. Choose balms and hygienic lipsticks with hyaluronic acid and your lips will look great.

Gua Sha

This oriental massage, which is performed with special scrapers, exfoliates the skin, improves blood circulation, and relaxes muscles, making all soft tissues more elastic. You can buy a special product to perform the massage (but make sure it is suitable for lips), or you can use regular oil. Cover your lips with it and move the tool from the outer corners to the center of the lip. Do this 10 times on each side of the upper and lower lip. You'll love how this massage will emphasize the shape of your lips and help make them plumper and juicier.

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