Be it Anjelina Jolie or Kylie Jenner, whoever popularized the idea of having plump lips, there is no denying that they accentuate most of your face making your lips look juicy. 

Plump lips imply a set of lips that are rounded, juicy, hydrated, softer, and more prominent. People assume it is just about the size but it's more about the hydration! The succulence comes if your lips are very well hydrated. 

With most trends coming in and going out of the market, this one seems to stand still and has occupied its place in not only ladies' but men's hearts too! Let us begin from the scratch and comprehend how you can attain as well as maintain them.

How to get plump lips?

While there are many lip injections, surgeries, plumpers, lip care products, and enhancers available out there that provide plump and bulging lips, with the increasing options, confusion also tends to increase and it becomes difficult to choose one because there are many factors that play a role in deciding it.

It all comes down to these major aspects- Time, Price, Effectiveness, Side effects, Longevity, Aftercare, and results. 

But first, let's understand how can you attain plump lips with a lip care regimen naturally:

1. Cleansing:

Washing lips with a face wash or a body wash not only harms the lip barrier but also creates more lip concerns because of the chemicals- face skin and lip skin are very different which is why it is crucial to wash your lips with a lip wash. Search for lip cleansers with actives like Alpha Arbutin, Ferulic acid, PHA Lactobionic acid, etc that are proven to sway away lip pigmentation, boost hydration, and remove lip makeup.

2. Exfoliation:

Exfoliation plays an important role in brushing away dead lip cells and boosting your lip collagen. Look for lip scrubs that contain organic ingredients and antioxidants like beetroot, pomegranate, strawberries, blueberries, and vitamin-rich elements that help you gently sway away the lip chaps and cracks without harming the lip barrier.

Always keep in mind not to rub the lip scrub harshly because your lips are very sensitive and delicate.

3. Moisturizing and Healing:

Your lips need to be hydrated to become soft and then only they will be able to get plump, you can look for lip kinds of butter and masks that contain organic ingredients like wheatgerm oil, shea, and cocoa butter. Look for actives like Palmitoyl Tripeptide, Pracaxi Seed Oil, etc that are proven to provide intense hydration and nourishment. There are various overnight butters available that provide 10x deeper moisturization while you sleep.

These can help you boost collagen production and reduce tyrosinase enzyme production which will reduce melanin production and make your lips supple, plump, and pigmentation free.

Lip fillers:

Lip care treatments like lip injections and fillers consist of artificial Hyaluronic acid. Your doctor will apply a topical anesthetic and then numb your lips, Thereafter he will use a thin needle to inject lip filler into any or all parts of your lips, including the edges of your lips, the vermillion border, Cupid's bow, and corners of your lips. You won't feel any ache, but you may feel a pinching sensation. Your physician will insert 1 milliliter of lip filler into your lips.

Although they're safe with a low risk of complications or side effects and are reversible. If you're not satisfied with how you look, your doctor can inject hyaluronidase to dissolve your lip filler. But getting lip fillers poses some hazards, including Bleeding and pain at the injection sites, Cold sore reactivation, Discoloration, or tenderness. Tissue death can occur if lip filler is injected into or around an artery, and asymmetrical lips!

Do Lip plumping glosses, and plumpers work?

They either work by irritating your lips with mild irritants Or by trapping moisture in your lips. So it is not a permanent solution to attain plump lips.

Got confused?

We made it a little easier for you to apprehend how you can attain a perfect bulky lip. We divided the lip fillers on one side and organic lip care on the other so that you will be able to decide for yourself according to your lip needs.

What to avoid to get plump lips?

1. Do not Lick or Bite your Lips: 

Licking causes more lip dryness because saliva contains enzymes that dry out the lip skin. When you bite your lips or peel lip chaps you might irritate the lip skin and it can cause discomfort and bleeding as well!

2. Do not consume extra spicy or excess salty food:

Salt dries out the lip skin and so does the spices, it is advisable to limit the amount of salt and spice intake because your lips touch them before your tongue does!

3. Do not use expired products

Products that are expired contain actives and ingredients that no longer have the specific chemical composition that they had in the beginning, it is always advisable to use products that are in good condition to avoid any side effects or allergies.

4. Do not use products that are meant for the body and face-

The products meant for your body and face contain chemicals that are harsh if used on your lips because the lip skin is quite delicate! Using specialized lip care products ensures that your lips are treated with mild actives and organic ingredients which do not harm the lip barrier.

1. Stay Hydrated

Plump lips can only be attained if your lips are very well hydrated from the inside out. You have to keep your body hydrated by drinking plenty of water and healthy drinks.

2. Eat Vitamin Rich Food

Along with drinking water, you have to eat well to attain healthy and plump lips. This is a list of food items that are rich in vitamins, minerals, and zinc which are the key lip food.

EGGS, MILK, CARROTS, SPINACH, APRICOTS, ORANGE JUICE, STRAWBERRIES, GREEN PEPPERS, CITRUS FRUITS, TOMATOES, SWEET POTATOES

NUTS, LEAFY GREEN VEGETABLES, FORTIFIED CEREALS, VEGETABLE OILS

OYSTERS, BEEF, CRAB, LOBSTER, YOGURT, etc.

3. Use a Lip SPF

Apply a lip sunscreen/ SPF before going out in the sun. Our facial skin needs sun protection, and lips are far more sensitive and delicate than our faces imagine the key importance of applying sunscreen on lips.

4. Stay Consistent 

Your lips will only get better if you stay consistent and patient with your lip care regime as well as with yourself. Years of pigmentation would not get reduced in a single day, similarly, thin lips will not become instantaneously plump with a single usage of the product. You have to be regular and give it a few weeks to show results and help you attain your lip goals.

Conclusion 

A plethora of options and lip treatments might confuse you but with the right care and routine, you can attain perfectly plump lips naturally. Cleansing, Exfoliation, and Moisturization can play an important role in helping you attain plump lips along with removing lip pigmentation and providing hydration. You must eat well and drink plenty of water along with following a lip care routine to get desired results.