“Staying hydrated and promoting the production of collagen by drinking [plenty of] of water, getting eight hours of sleep, taking a probiotic, taking a multivitamin, and using an SPF in your lip products when outside will help [keep your lips looking full],” Patel says.
As we age, our bodies produce less collagen and elastin, which are necessary for skin to look full and plump. The lips are no exception. Without collagen production, the lips can lose their fullness and become very thin. If you want lips that are fuller, more youthful, and more kissable, there is a solution.
The key to full lips: Collagen
During the late teens and early 20s, bodies produce a high amount of collagen. This is what creates the full, smooth-looking skin of youth and helps skin heal quickly when damaged. As we get older however, collagen production slows down, leading to diminished volume across the face.
“Staying hydrated and promoting the production of collagen by drinking [plenty of] of water, getting eight hours of sleep, taking a probiotic, taking a multivitamin, and using an SPF in your lip products when outside will help [keep your lips looking full],” Patel says.
According to naturopathic doctor Tess Marshall, N.D., essential oils are a popular way to plump your lips naturally. "Even unnatural products use these ingredients for their properties," she says. She suggests using essential oils of cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and peppermint, which are the most effective.
HYDRATE: It is vital that you keep your lips hydrated by drinking enough water. Drinking sufficient water will help you get plump lips. Also, use a good lip balm with SPF.
Keep your lips hydrated.
Dehydrated lips appear thinner and drier. If you keep your lips hydrated, they will naturally look plumper, fuller, and healthier. The best way to keep your lips moisturized is to drink enough water throughout the day and regularly apply moisturizing products like lip oil or lip balm.
Fortunately for your thinning lips, there are dermal fillers available that can pump them back up. The two primary products we offer, Juvéderm® and Restylane®, both use hyaluronic acid as the active ingredient.
If you want to make your lips look fuller without the wait, try using a lip plumper that stimulates blood flow to your lips to temporarily increase their fullness. (These are the ones that tingle a bit.)
Whistle: Start whistling! When you whistle, your lip muscles become active, this supports to make them look plumped. Pucker up your lips: Pucker up your lips as if you are kissing and hold this position for a couple of seconds, repeat this at least 10 times a day.
Apply a non-irritating lip balm (or lip moisturizer) several times a day and before bed. If your lips are very dry and cracked, try a thick ointment, such as white petroleum jelly. Ointment seals in water longer than waxes or oils. Slather on a non-irritating lip balm with SPF 30 or higher before going outdoors.
Ingredients like cinnamon, ginger, mint, wintergreen, and capsicum will boost blood flow to your lips, causing them to redden and swell — i.e., to look fuller.
B vitamins
Chapped lips are a common symptom of deficiencies, especially in folate (vitamin B9), riboflavin (vitamin B2), and vitamins B6 and B12 ( 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 ).
Plump your lips naturally with a coconut oil and peppermint oil balm. Mix 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of coconut oil with 5 or 6 small drops of peppermint oil in a small bowl. Use your finger to apply a small dab of the balm to your lips. Store the remaining balm in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 years.
The secret to dealing with dry, sore, chapped lips is to find a way to lock in moisture and protect the lips from the cold, dry air. Vaseline® Healing Jelly is an excellent choice as it forms a protective layer on the lips and penetrates deep down to rehydrate the skin and speed up the its natural renewal process.
So, should you use chapstick or Vaseline? Both! Chapstick moisturizes dry lips, and Vaseline helps in sealing the moisture in and keeping the skin barrier intact. While you can get away with using just chapstick, there is no point in using Vaseline without applying chapstick first.
The best lipstick for older women is the one that suits her skin tone. If you are good with warmer tones, then your undertone is yellow. Therefore, your choice will be shades like scarlet, coral pink, orange, navy blue, brown, warm green, and cream.
Bright, Dark, or Red Lipstick Is Aging.
Sometimes I see a fabulous older woman who pulls off a bright red lip or a bold color, and yes, it makes a statement. BUT the bad news is that bright, dark or very red lipstick can attract more unwanted attention to your mouth, wrinkles, teeth, and jawline than you might like.