Fimela.com, Jakarta Polishing lips with lipstick will enhance the look.Giving color to the lips will make the face look not pale.However, not all lips are easy to apply lipstick with a blush, bright, or matte finish.Dry and chapped lips will be difficult to apply lipstick on it.There are many causes of dry lips.Launching from the American Academic of Dermatology Association, dry to chapped lips are caused by cold and dry weather, excessive sun exposure, and licking lips too often.Dryer lips require more attention to get the best lipstick results.The important key to applying lipstick to dry lips is proper preparation and lip care so that the lips are not too dry, as well as choosing a more hydrating formulation that is suitable for dry lips.Here are tips for applying lipstick to dry lips from a beautician.Many people mistake discomfort, such as a stinging, burning, or tingling sensation as a sign that the active ingredients in a product are working.However, in fact the products used irritate the lips.Therefore, immediately stop using products that irritate the lips.When the lips are dry and chapped, pay attention to the composition of the lipstick used so as not to worsen the dryness of the lips.Stop using products containing the following ingredients: Camphor, eucaluptus, flavoring (Cinnamon, peppermint flavors can be very irritating to dry and chapped lips), fragrance, lanolin, menthol, octinoxate or oxybenzone, phenol (or phenyl), propyl gallate, and salicylic acid.Switch to using lipsticks that are able to hydrate the lips to heal them.The following ingredients are recommended by dermatologists: Castor seed oil, Ceramide, Dimethicone, Hemp seed oil, Mineral oil, Petrolatum, Shea butter, sun protection ingredients (titanium oxide or zinc oxide), and White petroleum jelly.It is better to use fragrance-free lipstick.Quoting from Femina.in, Pooja Nagdev, a beautician revealed that for dry lips, it is recommended to use glossy lipstick instead of matte.The reason is, matte has lower oil content than glossy lipstick to maintain the color of the lipstick.However, the full and bold color of the matte often dries the lips.“Many women opt for a matte texture when they want strong, bright lips, especially with colors like plum or red.Meanwhile, matte lipsticks often dry out the lips.Even nourishing and hydrating matte lipsticks can be problematic if you don't know how to prep your lips before applying them," explains Nagdev.Lip care before using lipstick the next day is one way to reduce dry lips.Skin repairs itself overnight, providing lip skin with a nourishing formula before bed is the best time to strengthen it.Before applying lipstick, first, exfoliate your lips with a gentle exfoliant to remove flaking.Apply a small amount of scrub or make your own lip scrub by combining a tablespoon of brown sugar and a tablespoon of coconut oil.Rub into your lips until smooth and supple.This will help moisturize your lips while giving them a smooth texture.There are things to keep in mind if you want to exfoliate the skin of the lips.Quoting from Realsimple.com, board-certified dermatologist Joshua Zeichner warns against using abrasive formulations such as scrubs to exfoliate the skin of the lips too often.Because the skin on the lips is the thinnest skin on the body.Excessive use can cause dryness and irritation.Use lip balm as a lipstick primer so that the lipstick doesn't directly hit the dry skin of the lips.After polishing your lips with lip balm, let it sit for 10 to 20 minutes.Applying lipstick right after the lip balm will only make the lipstick uneven and the lip balm will take time to fully absorb into the lips.“Tinted lip balms, on the other hand, not only add color to your lips but also keep them hydrated throughout the day.It can also enhance the appearance of your lipstick.Applying a small layer of tinted lip balm under your lipstick moisturizes your lips and makes them look smooth and supple,” adds Nagdev.After that, apply lip balm and let it sit for 10 to 20 minutes, then it is recommended to apply lipstick to the lips.Lipstick that is recommended for polishing is a lipstick that has a hydrating effect on the skin of the lips.When it's time to remove lipstick, use micellar water, a mild, no-rinse cleanser.Micellar water is an oil molecule that acts like a magnet to remove dirt, oil, and makeup from the skin.“No need to rinse or scrub;just soak a cotton swab in the liquid and wipe it clean.Using a scrub or a strong cleanser to remove your lip color will only make your lips even more dry,” explains Nagdev.Alternatively, take a few drops of olive oil, coconut oil, or baby oil.Just dab the oil on your lips with a cotton swab and watch the lipstick lift off your lips.Lips will also feel moisturized and healthy.