As we ease into the springtime season, we eagerly slough off winter's rough, flaky skin to reveal a springtime glow on our faces and bodies ... but our lips need just as much attention, if not more. Warmer, sunnier weather means lighter lip formulas, which demand a satiny-smooth surface.
So, does this mean we need to shell out big bucks for a specialized product that promises perfectly exfoliated puckers ... or is there an alternative?
According to Style Spy at mystyle.com, savvy sources tend to agree that "most [commercial] lip exfoliators fall under the 'meh' category: Not all that great, only semi-effective and, in some cases, more harmful than helpful." Instead, she offers some easy home remedies that do the job just fine ... and that only cost pennies per application:
- Top makeup artist Rachel Weingarten advises, "Slather your lips with Vaseline, take a shower or bath, and then take a washcloth and rub it all off."
- Take a bit of sugar, dampen it with one drop of water, and rub your lips gently.
- Try Naomi Campbell's trick of brushing the lips with a super-soft toothbrush.
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