By Rebecca Robertson | Global Training & Development Consultant, Sodashi Skincare
A well applied bold lipstick can look beautiful and timeless. It will instantly brighten your face and add the finishing touch to your look. But a swipe of lipstick alone won’t do the trick, great looking lips always begin with great lip care.
What makes lip skin unique?
The skin on your lips is quite different to the rest of your face and body. The epidermis which is composed of many cells is much thinner on your lips, around 3-5 layers compared with 8-10 on the face and up to 16 on the body. This is why your lips look pinker as blood vessels show through.
Due to this delicate structure, it also means your lips are especially vulnerable to environmental factors like wind and cold, they dry out more easily. Also, the lip area doesn’t have sebaceous glands therefore the skin won’t naturally produce oil when its needed.
This is why many people experience dry, chapped or flaky lips and the solution is gentle, natural lip care that absorbs well, will help keep lips conditioned and smooth for lipstick that glides on flawlessly every time.
How to Prep Lips for a Seamless Lipstick Look
1. Drink Water
If you are dehydrated this will show in your lip contour. Drink plenty of water for healthy looking hydrated lips.
2. Gentle Exfoliation
Lipstick will stick to dry, flaky lips. Use a damp soft cloth to remove dead cells once or twice a week.
3. Nourish
Lips don’t produce oil and can lose moisture quickly. Use a lip treatment rich in Shea Nut Butter and natural oils to plump and replenish moisture.
Sodashi’s Eye & Lip Smoother is an ultra-nourishing fusion of Rosehip, Centella and Shea Nut Butter. This formulation softens the look of fine lines around the lip contour, conditions the lip surface and creates a smooth base under lipstick
4. Boost circulation
After applying Sodashi’s Eye & Lip Smoother give your lips a gentle massage, include tapping movements to enhance colour and plump the lips.
5. Apply your lipstick
Now you have the perfect base for your lipstick to be applied. Use a liner to define your lip contour first and then fill with your lipstick of choice. Say hello to vibrant healthy-looking lips!
Feel like you need a little extra care? Why not give your lips a treat and try this Overnight Lip Ritual:
- Remove dead cells with a damp soft cloth.
- Massage Sodashi’s Eye & Lip Smoother into the lips, use sweeping and tapping movements.
- Apply an extra layer of Eye & Lip Smoother and leave overnight, the natural oils will repair and condition the lips while you sleep.
