ART BEAUTY

  Common Lip Problems 1. Cheilitis Cheilitis is a common lip problem that causes inflammation, peeling and burning sensation in the lips. Cheilitis is an umbrella term that includes a wide range of lip problems, with the most common described below. A. Exfoliative Cheilitis Here, the skin on the lips keeps peeling off in layers. This hinders moisture retention in your lips causing extreme dryness, burning sensation, pain and  skin irritation . Weather changes, frequently licking your lips and vitamin B deficiencies are major causes that lead to this lip problem. B. Angular Cheilitis When the corner of your mouth develops a crack or sore, it is referred to as angular cheilitis. Angular cheilitis can make it difficult to open the mouth or eat salty, acidic and spicy foods. Inflammation, redness, pain and irritation are common symptoms of angular cheilitis. 2. Cold Sores Lip sores caused by Herpes Simplex infection are commonly termed as cold sores. This is a viral infection of t...

  What Are The Different Types Of Lips? Image Credit: Shutterstock 1. Thin Lips In thin lips, the height and volume of both the upper and lower lips are less. The upper lip does not have a defined arc and both the lips are equal in dimension. Make-Up Tips For Thin Lips Drawing over your lip line and blending the edges with your natural lip colour can give your lips a voluminous appearance. Applying gloss or a lighter shade of lipstick on the upper lip can also make it appear full. 2. Top Heavy Lips When the upper lip has more volume and protrudes out, the shape is called top-heavy. Here, the upper lip is more rounded and does not have a defined bend or cupid’s bow. Make-Up Tips For Top Heavy Lips To give a more balanced look to your lips you can try applying a little gloss or white shadow at the centre of your lower lip. You may also outline the lower lip and blend it in using a lipstick to create more volume in the lower lip. 3. Bottom Heavy Lips The exact opposite of top-heavy li...

  1.   Add a bit of shine .  Glossy products attract light and attention to your lips, making even nude lips look fuller and hydrated. Dab a small amount of highlighter, shimmer, or high-shine clear  lip gloss  to the middle of your lips. Brush a small amount of  highlighter  or pearlescent eye shadow onto your cupid’s bow for extra effect. 2.   Consider lip plumper .  Lip plumpers use collagen peptides or natural, mild irritants like peppermint, cinnamon, or cayenne to react with your lip skin, increase blood flow, and cause your lips to swell slightly. While plumping glosses can make your lips look bigger, use these products with caution if you have sensitive,  dry skin  or allergies. 3 .   Exfoliate dead skin .  Remove the dry, flaky dead skin cells on your lips for a fuller-looking pout. Use a soft toothbrush or  DIY lip scrub  to exfoliate lips. Avoid exfoliating more than once a week since too much exfoliat...

  Genetics Hereditary hair loss, or androgenetic alopecia, is  hair loss  caused by genetics or hormonal imbalances that affect androgen hormones (typically testosterone). Anyone can experience hereditary hair loss, but it typically affects males and is more commonly called male pattern baldness. In males, hair starts thinning near the top of the head and forms a  receding hairline  (creating an "M" shape). Eventually, you can go completely bald. In females, the hair becomes thin all over without a receding hairline. 3 There is no cure for hereditary hair loss, but treatment may help slow down hair loss or regrow hair. Hereditary hair loss treatments include: 4     Rogaine (minoxidil):  An FDA-approved topical drug applied to the scalp to treat hereditary hair loss by helping to widen blood vessels to help improve hair follicle health and promote the growth cycle. Propecia (finasteride):  A 5 alpha-reductase type 2 inhibitor that prevents tes...