Soft Kissable Lips

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, I wanted to share 3 easy steps that I guarantee will make your lips incredibly soft and kissable! I don't know about you, but my lips get very dry and flaky this time of the year. This can be embarrassing when I want to wear a nice matte lipstick, or when I pucker up to my husband. Below are three easy (and affordable) steps to get soft kissable lips!

Step 1: Exfoliate

Just as we exfoliate our face and body, we need to exfoliate our dry lips. There are a lot of good products out there or you can easily make your own with oils and sugar. I personally use e.l.f's Lip Exfoliator which can be found for $3 at Target. It is infused with Vitamin E, shea butter, avocado, and grape and jojoba oils to nourish and protect your lips.

To Use: Apply to clean, damp lips and massage in a circular motion to exfoliate. Continue to Step 2.

Step 2: Scrub

This step is not required but is in highly recommendation. After applying the lip exfoliator, get a clean toothbrush and gently scrub your lips. This will help exfoliate the lips at a deeper level.

Step 3: Hydrate 

The key to soft lips is keeping them well hydrated and conditioned. After you fully exfoliate your lips, apply a lip balm or gloss. I have tried A LOT of different lip products and my absolute favorite lip balm is the Rosebud Perfume Co. Minted Rose Lip Balm ($7). I put this stuff on before I go to bed and wake up with incredibly soft lips. My husband would like me to add that the tin is somewhat difficult to open....but so worth it!

What are your favorite lip-soothing products?