5 at-home spa treatments to get A perfect pout, Sans Injectables
By Allison Lax
Just like we’ve got to shed those cute winter sweaters at some point, it’s important to shed the significantly-less-cute, dry skin that’s accumulated on our mouths through the coldest months of the year. Sloughing off those smackers won’t just *feel* ah-mazing, either; it will also make your pout smooth and buttery, allowing you to apply your favorite lipsticks, stains, glosses (or even just ChapStick!) with accuracy and ease.
Luckily, we have a lineup of fantastic products below that will help you do just that. These at-home spa treatments are our top picks to remove dead lippie skin, as well as hydrate it afterwards. From a moisturizing shea-butter based scrub that removes dry flakes with ease, to an LED mask that will smooth your pout AND plump it up, you’ll be armed and ready to kiss that winter dry skin goodbye in no time!
French Girl Rose Lip Polish
Let’s kick this list off with something tried and true, shall we? French Girl Rose Lip Polish is the top pick of many a beauty-lover for perfecting that pout, and it’s easy to see why. This synthetic-free, rose and mint-infused scrub is known for the pronounced smoothing effect it has when rubbed in. Simultaneously hydrating with shea and mango butter, your lips will feel brand new when you wipe off this polish with a soothing, warm washcloth.
Daily Concepts Lip Scrubber
Sometimes your lips are so chapped and flaky, you need something a bit more powerful than just your fingers to make them smooth again. This is where Daily Concepts Lip Scrubber comes in. Apply your favorite scrub or lip oil to the silicone tips, massaging your lips in a circular motion to remove dead skin. The silicone material helps your lips retain moisture, but apply a balm afterwards for extra hydration!
Typology Resurfacing Lip Peel
Typology’s L-38 Resurfacing Lip Peel (2% Mandelic Acid + Pomegranate Enzyme is the kind of pout-perfecting product you don’t see often. With its high concentration of exfoliating active ingredients, it removes dead skin cells without necessitating the physical pulling motion of a lip scrub. A warming or tingling sensation may be felt when using this product, but that’s just the peel working its magic.
Dr. Dennis Gross SprectraLite LipWare Pro
While this tech-tastic tool isn’t primarily meant to scrub off dead lip skin, it’s certainly helpful to maintain that plump pout once it’s gone! The Dr. Dennis Gross SprectraLite LipWare Pro is a device with 56 LED red lights, specifically designed to target signs of aging in the lips. By penetrating this delicate skin, lips get a much-needed boost in collagen and fullness (aka, less fine lines, wrinkles, and creases). We recommend using this device after you remove the dead skin on your lips to take that pout from “pretty good” to perfect!
LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask
With its intense moisture-delivery and rich antioxidants, the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask is our top pick for sealing in that much-needed hydration after using a lip scrub or exfoliating lip product. Formulated with the brand’s patented Berry Fruit Complex, additional ingredients of coconut oil, shea butter, murumuru seed butter and even Vitamin C help lips stay smooth and protected all through the night, then all spring day long.