Exfoliate Exfoliation is the key to revealing brighter, more youthful skin and it's the same for lips. This is especially important during the winter months when lips tend to be dry and chapped. "The harsh cold causes lips to tighten and reduce in size," says celebrity makeup artist Alex LaMarsh, who has worked with the likes of Kim Kardashian, Cher and Sarah Jessica Parker. "Exfoliating those unwanted skin cells gives your lips a beautiful flush and naturally larger appearance."
You can do this several ways. One is to use a clean toothbrush to lightly slough off the dead skin cells. Another is to use a lip exfoliating product like Fresh Sugar Lip Polish, $24, which gently buffs away dry flakes to reveal a smoother, more even lip texture. You can also DIY your own lip scrub. Celebrity makeup artist Vinnetta Scrivo suggests mixing together coconut oil, one drop of peppermint oil (a little goes a long way) and raw cane sugar in a glass jar.
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