There is nothing like kissing someone with dry, chapped, crusty lips. LOL! I just had to giggle at that, because I've experienced it, and let's just say I never kissed that person again! EEWW! Fellas, this first part is for you too!
I'll make this short and sweet; if you want kissable lips, you need to exfoliate and moisturize. Just like you exfoliate your body, you should occasionally--I'd say no more than once per week--exfoliate your lips too. Guess what, you'll find the ingredients right in your kitchen cabinet! All you need is a pinch of sugar, which you'll place in the palm of your hand. Soak the fingertips of the opposite hand in water, and mix just a few drops of the water with the sugar until it's pasty. Apply to your lips in a circular motion--gently! Now rinse and pat dry, but you're not finished yet. You need to top it off by polishing your lips with a lip balm, Chapstick, Vaseline, or whatever you like to use on your lips. Be careful, because there are some products out there that ultimately dry your lips out more.
Speaking of a good lip product, I found one that I am so impressed with I just had to give them a little shout out. L'Oreal has a new product called Bare Naturale Gentle Lip Conditioner, and it actually does what it says it's going to do--condition your lips. I have replaced all Chapsticks and lip balms with this awesome product. The bonus? It's also a soft lip gloss. My lips feel moist and healthy (and kissable) all day, without the stickiness I get from some of my other lip glosses. I bought these two colors: Soft Peach and Soft Spice.
Regardless of what you use, try and keep something on your lips throughout the day to protect them. Yes, Chapstick does work.
*Warning: Avoid scrubbing your lips with too much pressure; you could risk tearing or cutting your lips. Be VERY gentle. Additionally, never exfoliate if you already have open cuts, sores, or any kind of preexisting condition.
XOXO,
~Kimmy
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Kimmyism #3: Secret To Soft & Silky Skin
My secret for soft and silky skin is simple: moisturize, moisturize and moisturize again. For optimum results, do this twice a day; once in the morning and again before bed. Yes, it can be time consuming, but it's so worth it! That's not all, though! You want to try and apply your moisturizer while still in the bathroom with the steam trapped inside. This is when your pores are most open, so you'll get the maximum benefit from your moisturizer. Another thing you can do--which is what I, personally, do--is apply a body oil while in the shower. Right before I get out of the shower, I smooth Neutrogena Sesame Oil all over and lightly rinse off. Make sure you pat-dry when you leave the shower. Most of the time, I still proceed with applying a good lotion just for extra moisturizing.
*Side note: Don't buy your lotion at the 99 cent store! Be a little more choosy about what you apply to your skin....because it's the only skin you'll ever have in this lifetime. I prefer something without mineral oil, since it can clog your pores. Think about how much you'll gain from spending a couple of extra dollars on a good moisturizer. One of my favorites is any one of the Curel Moisture Lotions.
XOXO,
~Kimmy
*Side note: Don't buy your lotion at the 99 cent store! Be a little more choosy about what you apply to your skin....because it's the only skin you'll ever have in this lifetime. I prefer something without mineral oil, since it can clog your pores. Think about how much you'll gain from spending a couple of extra dollars on a good moisturizer. One of my favorites is any one of the Curel Moisture Lotions.
XOXO,
~Kimmy
