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02-11-2016, 02:29 PM
Fancy scrubs, toothbrushes and even tea bags (http://www.purewow.com/beauty/This-Trick-for-Dry-Cracked-Lips-Will-Cost-You-17-Cents): In the quest to nix winter lip flakes, most of us have tried just about everything. But there's one genius fix (http://www.purewow.com/beauty/How-to-Get-Rid-of-Lip-Flakes?utm_source=huffpo&utm_medium=syndication&utm_campaign=chappedlipstrick) that you haven't heard of--and it doesn't cost a thing.
Related: 7 Ways You Can Be as Photogenic as Emma Stone (http://www.purewow.com/beauty/Emma-Stone-Posing-Tips?utm_source=huffpo&utm_medium=syndication&utm_campaign=chappedlipstrick)
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What you need: A piece of Scotch tape. (Surely, you have a roll on your desk?)
What you do: Wrap a piece of tape around your index finger, sticky side out, to create a circle. Press the sticky side against your lips to pick up flakes. Repeat until smooth.
Why it works: The adhesive gently lifts flakes without abrading the thin skin of your lips. It's brilliant in a dry-lip emergency and much less aggressive than a scrub or (worse) picking with your fingers, which can cause tearing.
Bonus pro tip: Top off your newly smooth lips with a hydrating oil (it penetrates better than a standard stick or balm) and let it absorb for a few minutes before applying any color on top.
Related:
7 Things That Might Happen If You Stop Getting Manicures
(http://www.purewow.com/beauty/What-might-happen-if-you-stop-getting-manicures?utm_source=huffpo&utm_medium=syndication&utm_campaign=chappedlipstrick)The (Actual) Right Way to Use Hair Mousse (http://www.purewow.com/beauty/How-to-Use-Hair-Mousse?utm_source=huffpo&utm_medium=syndication&utm_campaign=chappedlipstrick)
The Free and Genius Way to Improve Your Skin This Winter (http://www.purewow.com/beauty/Winter-Skincare-Routine-Speed?utm_source=huffpo&utm_medium=syndication&utm_campaign=chappedlipstrick) -- This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. (http://start.westnet.ca/newstempch.php?article=terms.html/) It may be used for personal consumption, but may not be distributed on a website.
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Related: 7 Ways You Can Be as Photogenic as Emma Stone (http://www.purewow.com/beauty/Emma-Stone-Posing-Tips?utm_source=huffpo&utm_medium=syndication&utm_campaign=chappedlipstrick)
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What you need: A piece of Scotch tape. (Surely, you have a roll on your desk?)
What you do: Wrap a piece of tape around your index finger, sticky side out, to create a circle. Press the sticky side against your lips to pick up flakes. Repeat until smooth.
Why it works: The adhesive gently lifts flakes without abrading the thin skin of your lips. It's brilliant in a dry-lip emergency and much less aggressive than a scrub or (worse) picking with your fingers, which can cause tearing.
Bonus pro tip: Top off your newly smooth lips with a hydrating oil (it penetrates better than a standard stick or balm) and let it absorb for a few minutes before applying any color on top.
Related:
7 Things That Might Happen If You Stop Getting Manicures
(http://www.purewow.com/beauty/What-might-happen-if-you-stop-getting-manicures?utm_source=huffpo&utm_medium=syndication&utm_campaign=chappedlipstrick)The (Actual) Right Way to Use Hair Mousse (http://www.purewow.com/beauty/How-to-Use-Hair-Mousse?utm_source=huffpo&utm_medium=syndication&utm_campaign=chappedlipstrick)
The Free and Genius Way to Improve Your Skin This Winter (http://www.purewow.com/beauty/Winter-Skincare-Routine-Speed?utm_source=huffpo&utm_medium=syndication&utm_campaign=chappedlipstrick) -- This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. (http://start.westnet.ca/newstempch.php?article=terms.html/) It may be used for personal consumption, but may not be distributed on a website.
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