How to Soften Your Lips

Here are several methods to get your lips ready for admiring!

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:
Petroleum Jelly Method

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    Whip out your petroleum jelly.
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    Get a warm towel ready.
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    Apply. Spread the jelly evenly over your lips.
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    Wipe. Use the warm towel. Apply gentle pressure on the lips while wiping off to get rid of dead skin.
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    Apply lip balm!
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Method 2
Method 2 of 2:
Honey Method

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    Scavenge around your house for honey and sugar.
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    Mix two teaspoons honey with on teaspoon sugar in a small bowl.
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    Follow steps 3 through 5 of the petroleum jelly method.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    What do I do if petroleum jelly toughens my lips?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    You might be using it too much, which makes your body immune to it. Try using a moisturizer instead.
  • Question
    What should I do in the winter, when my skin gets overly dry?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    For your lips, you can use lip balm or vaseline.
  • Question
    What do I do if I don’t have petroleum jelly?
    Pippintook
    Pippintook
    Community Answer
    You could use a lip oil instead which is actually better than petroleum jelly because it sinks into your lips instead of sitting on the surface like petroleum jelly does.

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Updated: May 13, 2021
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Categories: Lip Care
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