When it comes to skin care, lips are often overlooked or tended to as an afterthought. Embrace a full-face of care and give lips the service they deserve. Take these lip tips into consideration for your best pout yet.

AVOID MATTE LIPSTICKS

The first lip tip is to avoid matte lipsticks, especially in the winter. Matte lipsticks are unnecessarily drying and can irritate your skin in the drier months. If you choose to wear matte lipstick, make sure to exfoliate your lips and apply a balm before adding a matte finish. Avoid licking or wetting your lips because it will ultimately end up making them drier.

APPLY NATURAL OIL BEFORE BED

Natural oils are great multi-functional products that people can use on their hair, skin, body, and even lips. It is recommended to use either apricot or coconut oil on the lips to keep them hydrated. Natural oils have long-lasting health benefits that many traditional lip balms do not. Plus, oil can be used to tame frizzy hair, remove makeup, and keep skin soft. Win, win, win!

Christina Flach is a celebrity makeup artist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who founded Pretty Girl Makeup and is working on a new cosmetics line for men and women. She has an extensive clientele consisting of notable celebrities, big-name brands, and designers. Flach believes in the importance of inner beauty, wellness, nutrition, and manifestation. She is also featured on NBC’s California Live as an On-air Beauty Expert and an outspoken advocate for Sepsis Awareness and education.