How to Get Rid of Smoker's Lips

One of the many negative effects of smoking is lip damage. Habitual smokers suffer from dry and chapped lips and often notice faint lines forming around their mouths. They also can suffer from lip staining caused by the nicotine in tobacco. Many of the chemicals in cigarette smoke deprive the skin of oxygen, causing it to age prematurely. The best cure for smoker's lips is to stop smoking altogether. If you're not quite ready to do so yet, there are steps you can take to limit the damage.

Instructions

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  Apply lip balm regularly. This will go some way to replacing the moisture you're losing as a consequence of the lack of oxygen getting to your skin. It also will form a protective layer on your lips that can lessen the impact of each cigarette.

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  Drink plenty of water. This will help to flush out all the toxins that tobacco smoke leaves in your body. You should aim to be drinking at least 2 liters of water a day.

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  Take vitamin supplements. Smoking greatly reduces the body's reserves of vitamins C and E, both of which can help speed up tissue renewal. Vitamin C is an essential requirement for the synthesis of collagen that plays a big part in keeping your lips looking healthy. You can buy vitamin E in oil form, which can be rubbed directly onto your lips. As well as taking supplements, make sure you're getting a good balance of vitamins and nutrients from your diet.

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  Scrub your lips with a toothbrush to remove any dead skin. Apply a little toothpaste to the brush and gently rub until any loose skin is removed.

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  Cut down on the number of cigarettes you smoke. If you're not ready to give up, try to the reduce the amount you smoke. Each and every cigarette you smoke is having a detrimental effect on your whole body, not just your lips.