IF you’ve noticed wrinkles forming around your mouth, these hacks may be for you.
A skincare expert has shared the five tricks you can use to not only smooth but plump your pout.
In her video, Dr. Azi (@skinbydrazi) explained that women are more prone to lip lines than men.
“It’s because men have thicker skin, they have more structure in their skin with hair follicles that act as pillars,” the TikToker told her audience.
“That doesn’t allow it to wrinkle and crinkle as much as women’s skin.”
The dermatologist revealed the “five tips that you can do at home to reduce lip lines and prevent the smoker’s lines.”
For her first recommendation, she advised her viewers to prioritize sun protection.
“Be sure to apply a generous amount of sunscreen around the mouth area and the actual lips,” Dr. Azi said.
“So many people don’t realize that gloss and lip balms in the sun magnify the damaging UV rays.”
She also highlighted the importance of using retinol products in your anti-aging routine.
“Retinols help boost your collagen and thicken your skin, adding that structure in,” Dr. Azi explained.
“You have to be careful because retinol can also cause a lot of irritation around the mouth area.”
For her next tip, she suggested using antioxidants such as Vitamin C on your complexion.
“They help repair the damage that we are exposed to throughout the day, whether it’s from UV rays or pollution,” she told viewers.
“They’re important for collagen production.”
Dr. Azi also recommended using hyaluronic acid to instantly plump up the lip lines.
“Apply it to damp skin and it will help soften those lines,” she said.
Finally, she revealed the easy step you can take once or twice weekly to erase lip lines.
“Use an exfoliation peel pad, it helps remove the dead skin cells, soften those fine lines, and boost collagen production,” she explained.
