Chapped Dry lips

When it comes to body care, lips are usually deprived of pampering and nourishment. Since lips are the most visible part of the human body, they truly deserve special attention. When the lips lose their moisture, they become chapped and dry. Having chapped dry lips is a very common problem that is affecting almost every person. It is spreading its influence everywhere. Well, if you want to really look beautiful and attractive, it is of prime importance to pay attention to your lips. In this article, we will provide you with information on the causes and symptoms of dry cracked lips, so read on:

Symptoms

• Loss of moisture from the lips
• Slight pain
• Feeling of dryness
• Reddishness
• Tenderness of lips
• Bleeding

Causes

• Over exposure to the sun
• Dehydration
• Frequent use of soaps
• Lack of vitamin A, B and C in the body
• Allergy to cosmetic products
• Smoking
• Riboflavin deficiency
• History of skin disorder

Lip Piercing

In the contemporary times, people are becoming simply crazy about body piercings, especially lip and tongue piercing. Lip piercing is very much in vogue these days. It is a type of body piercing which involves penetrating into the lip or the area surrounding the lip. Lip piercing was initially practiced by the African tribes, who wore ornamental lip plates in their lower lip. Piercing can be done in varied ways. Almost all kinds of lip piercings heal pretty fast. However, they require you to be extra cautious.

Looking stylish and fashionable at the cost of health is a sign of insanity. Whatever you choose to go in for, make sure you have made yourself fully aware of its harmful effects. Evaluate the pros and cons associated with it and then take a conscious decision, so that you don't repent later. Lip piercing is not an easy process and usually infection accompanies it. It is during the healing period that pierced area demands your attention and care.


Swelling is a common feature, when it comes to lip piercing. To mitigate swelling, a larger ring or a stud is pushed into the pierced area. When the swelling vanishes, you can wear the jewelry of your choice. Lip piercing can prove to be very hazardous for your teeth and gums, if the right initial jewelry is not worn. You should take care that the lip ring does not touch the gums. Refrain from smoking and anything that comes in direct contact with the pierced area.


Taking into consideration the danger of lip piercing, aftercare is of utmost importance. One of the best ways to avoid infection from taking place is to apply homemade saline solution on the pierced area. For preparing this solution, all you need to do is to mix together 1/8 tsp sea salt and 1 cup of warm water. After having your meal, rinse your mouth using this saline solution. 

How to Apply Lipstick

Applying lipstick is an art and therefore not everyone's cup of tea. It requires a specific technique, which most women are unaware of. There is a proper way of wearing lipstick. But, unfortunately many females escape the long procedure and resort to a short cut method, which mars the whole look. However, for those, who are genuinely interested in learning the right manner of applying lipstick, we are there to provide assistance. Read on to find out as to how to wear lipstick.

• Form the base for your lips with a good foundation. It should be the same shade that you are using for your face.
• Using a lip pencil, outline the lips. The shade of lip pencil can be either similar or darker than the shade of your lipstick. Start drawing the outline from the center of the upper lip and then move towards the edge. Zip your lips and keep your mouth absolutely tight.
• In the same manner, outline the lower lip, moving from the center towards the corners.
• Apply some lipstick on a lip brush and fill the lips. Start from the interiors of the lip and gradually proceed towards the lip line.
• After filling the interiors, open your mouth and apply the color into the corners, so that no area is left out.
• Blot with a tissue paper.
• For the final touch up, use some more color. If you want the shimmer to remain on your lips throughout the day, don't blot after having applied the final layer of lipstick. However, if you want to lend your lips a more beautiful and natural look, blot slightly with a tissue.

Perfect Red Lips Tip

Red lips are as much of a classic as the little black dress. Getting the perfect red lips consists of a lot more than just slicking on red lipstick and smacking your lips together, there is an exact formula. To get the perfect red lips you will have to be very precise in every step you take and every movement you make. Read on to find out exactly how to achieve the look of the perfect red lip.

Instructions

Apply the lip conditioner and let it soak in, then wipe it off after about a minute. You don't want your lips to be slick or slippery, the lip conditioner is just to make sure that your lips are soft and that any cracks are no longer visible.

Line your lips with lip liner to avoid any spillage of color onto your skin. Carefully line your lips, start at the bottom and work your way to the top. Be very gentle when lining the cupids bow because that is the curviest part of your lips, it takes a steady hand to do it correctly.

Fill your lips in with the same lip liner you used to line your lips. This will make your color last longer and give you a truer more vibrant shade of red.

Use a lip brush to apply your lipstick. Start at the bottom lip and work your way towards the top lip, use small and gentle strokes because if you make a mistake its extremely difficult to remove red lipstick off of your skin.

Apply red lip gloss. Only smear the lip gloss in the center of your bottom and top lips. This will make your lips look larger and plumper, and of course, the red color is to make the red on your lips last as long as possible.