How Do You Oil Your Lips?
Applying lip oil is a simple process designed to moisturize and nourish your lips. First, ensure your lips are clean and free of dead skin cells. Gentle exfoliation, perhaps two or three times a week with a lip scrub, will improve product penetration and leave your lips feeling smoother. [Gentle exfoliation is the best way to remove dead skin from your lips].
- Prepare Your Lips: Gently exfoliate your lips to remove dead skin.
- Apply the Oil: Take a small amount of lip oil – the quantity will depend on the product's consistency – and apply it directly to your lips.
- Massage Gently: Gently massage the oil into your lips to aid absorption.
- Reapply as Needed: Reapply throughout the day, particularly after eating or drinking, or as needed for extra hydration.
Types of Lip Oils and Their Benefits
Lip oils are typically made with natural oils and beneficial ingredients designed to nourish and hydrate. [Lip oils are made with natural oils and other beneficial ingredients that nourish and hydrate the lips]. They offer a moisturizing effect that is often described as more intense and less shiny than lip glosses, softening flakes more effectively. [Lip oils tend to be less shiny but more moisturizing because oils are more occlusive. The oils also soften flakes a lot better than glosses do]. Examples include oils like olive oil [Olive oil is an ancient natural beauty secret that is becoming an essential component of everyday skin care, including your lips], coconut oil [I slathered on some coconut oil and Vaseline on my new lips since it felt like I had been skiing for a week and then went to bed.], and various other naturally derived oils used in commercially produced lip oils.
Using Lip Oil: On Its Own or with Other Products?
Lip oils are generally meant to be used on their own as a moisturizing treatment. [Lip oils are meant to be worn on their own to moisturize your lips, like a lip balm]. However, you can also use them as a base layer under lip balm or lipstick if you prefer.
