Wrinkled lips home remedies

Lip wrinkles are a sign of aging and must be dealt with if you want to look younger. By using home remedies for wrinkles lips you will be saving lots of money which otherwise you would have to spend on expensive treatments and creams. But before moving any further it is important to know the reasons behind wrinkles lips.

Causes behind lip wrinkles

Lip wrinkles can be caused by a variety of factors. Age is the number one factor for any type of wrinkles. As we age our skin loses collagen and elastin which are responsible for preventing wrinkles. Hence we get fine lines on our lips.

Excessive exposure to the suns UV rays can also cause wrinkled lips. This is because the free radicals that are formed due to exposure to suns UV rays damage collagen and elastin.

Smoking is also responsible for wrinkled lips as you have to purse the lips while smoking. The skin on the lips is delicate and can easily become dry. If we are dehydrated, then the lips will get wrinkles. Therefore stay hydrated to prevent wrinkled lips.

On the topic of dehydration, alcohol causes dehydration. So drinking alcohol is another cause of wrinkled lips.

Repeated facial expressions like smiling, frowning or squinting can cause wrinkles to form on the lips overtime.

Finally lifestyle factors like poor diet, lack of sleep and stress can also contribute to the formation of lip wrinkles.

Homemade masks for wrinkled lips

In our article we have come up with three masks that you can use to reduce the appearance of wrinkles on your lips. If there are any allergies from these masks then stop using them.

The first mask that we have is the honey and sugar mask. For this mask mix equal parts of honey and sugar till you get a paste. Gently scrub the mask onto the lips in circular motion for 2 to 3 minutes. Leave the mask for around 10 minutes and rinse off with warm water. The sugar will exfoliate the mask and the honey will moisturize the lips.

The second mask that we have for you is an avocado and honey mask. Take half an avocado and mix it with a tablespoon of honey. Apply this mixture to the lips and leave on for 20 minutes. Rinse off with warm water. The avocado and honey will moisturize your lips.

Finally we have our aloe vera and honey mask. Mix a teaspoon of aloe vera gel with a tea spoon of honey. Apply this mixture on your lips and leave it on for 15 minutes. Rinse of the mixture with warm water. The aloe vera and honey will moisturize your lips.

Other remedies for wrinkled lips

There are a few steps that you can take to prevent wrinkled lips. First off all always keep your lips moisturized to prevent dryness and cracking. You can achieve this by applying Vaseline on the lips.

Protect your lips from the suns UV rays by applying a lip balm with SPF. This will prevent wrinkled lips.

Drink plenty of water to hydrate your lips and plump them up.

Besides this you will need to avoid smoking and drinking alcohol if you want to get rid of wrinkled lips.

In conclusion

We have come up with 3 homemade masks that you can use to get rid of wrinkled lips.