Look, no one wants to deal with lippies that have reduced in volume and lost their pretty color.

We may say we are okay with the change, but we aren’t!

The number of YouTube videos and blogs dealing with the issue of lipstick feathering… and the skyrocketing popularity of lip fillers are proof enough.

Here’s the thing though, you can claim that silver queen tag but at the same time, you don’t have to surrender to the status quo when it comes to your lips.

This blog dives into 4 things you can do in your 50s (and beyond) to rejuvenate your pout.

They are natural, sustainable, feel good, and become a part of your care routine.

#1: Stimulate Collagen Production in the Lips

You’re probably tired of the “get more exercise” and “take a collagen supplement” advice. We won’t go that route because even if you succeed in amping up the collagen production in your body, your sensitive lips that miss essential oil glands may not benefit from the plenty. You must be laser-focused here.

A couple of ways to stimulate collagen production directly in the lips:

1. Invest in lip patches or masks that contain Bakuchiol. We know that retinols and retinoids are king for collagen production. But they can be harsh in their after-effects. Bakuchiol is a natural and safe alternative.

A patch test is always recommended.

2. Whip up a mocktail of orange juice, guava juice, and Indian gooseberry juice. Indian gooseberries are exotic but worth it. Don’t skimp here.

• Drink this elixir.

• Save some to slather on your lips.

• If it tingles, add a shot of honey to the preparation.

• You can even apply the mix beyond your lips to include the area around your pout where lines often appear to be the most prominent.

• Let it sit for 3 to 5 minutes.

• Wash off with cold water and follow with a swipe of your favorite hydrating lip balm.

Topical application of vitamin C is scientifically proven to stimulate three classes of collagen in the human body.

It is collagen that’s the basis of a thriving mature pout.

It alone can improve lip volume for the long haul, without invasive procedures. Take your time and don’t lose patience.

#2: Don’t Neglect Gentle Exfoliation

We are used to exfoliators in our skincare routine, but we often forget about the lips. Just like with skin, the right kind of exfoliation will keep your lips healthy and smooth.

The natural cycle of skin regeneration slows down with age.

Exfoliation helps to remove dead skin cells, allowing the fresh skin to breathe and function with no barriers, therefore accelerating the renewal process.

It improves hyperpigmentation, visibly reduces lip lines, and leaves your pout smooth and more cushiony.

• Don’t go overboard with exfoliation. 1-2 times a week suffices.

• Remember, you are not trying to use brute force to immediately get rid of dark patches and roughness. The results you seek will show as the benefits compound.  

• Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and sugar-based scrubs. You don’t want the granules to abrade your sensitive lips.

• Finish with a layer of pure aloe vera gel. This not only hydrates your lips, several layers deep, aloe vera also builds a protective barrier.

#3: Intense Hydration Is Non-Negotiable

Think about all the beauty products you use daily to keep your face vibrant and moisturized.

The skin on your lips is fragile and thinner than the rest of the skin on your body, as it consists only of 3-5 cellular layers.

If you don’t go all in on lasting nourishment and hydration, even the progress you make with improved collagen production won’t be much of a positive influence.

This is the reason why so many women over 50 have a lip product problem.

Their drawers and make-up bags are cluttered with a myriad of ‘solutions’, each incomplete in its own way.

You have an everyday lip balm, but you also need that overnight variant that promises to deliver 10x more hydration. You must have lip oils and serums for ‘anti-aging’. But how can you miss out on the glam and the glitz? After your eyes, your lips leave the most whoa-worthy impact. So you have to shop your fill of lipsticks, lip tints, and glosses.

The simple answer here is: multi-tasking, hybrid products.

A mix of the nourishment of overnight lip balms, with the buildable color intensity mimicking the spectrum from tints to lipsticks. Plus, the luster and plumping impression of a non-sticky grown-up gloss.

Look for these ingredients:

• Menthol: Improves microcirculation in your lips. Makes them receptive to hydration.

• Watermelon seed oil: Known to visibly diminish the appearance of lip lines & wrinkles.

• Jojoba oil: Closely resembles skin’s natural oils. Compensates for the lack of sebum-producing glands in your lips.

• Cranberry seed oil: Keeps hyperpigmentation at bay. Restores your pout’s color.

#4: Learn New Make-up Tricks!

• Always use lip liners. They bring back definition and prevent feathering.

• Especially when used in conjunction with a filling lip primer like PrimeWand Nourish.

• Allow your lips to rule the roost. When you’re in the mood, grace your eyelashes with length but scale back the drama. With feminine and flirty PrimeLash Mascara hues like Navy and Mulberry.

• Last but not the least, use PrimeWand Pearl to accentuate your cupid’s bow. A tiny dab of the moonshine glimmer and the contours look prominent… attracting stares and propagating the illusion of juicy lip volume.

  
  

There’s a lot you can do right away.

A mix of lifestyle changes, beauty routine adjustments, and make-up upgrades is the trick. As a queen over 50 your words carry both weight and wisdom. The mechanism of their delivery - your lips - should also elicit compliments!