THE WORD — Beauty

Plumper, fuller lips have become one of the most sought-after beauty enhancements in recent years. If you're considering lip fillers, understanding the procedure can help you make the right decision for you. Here’s what you need to know before taking the plunge.

The lips are a vital part of facial aesthetics, communication and overall health. Understanding them can help you appreciate their complexity and how to care for them properly. Let’s explore the fascinating anatomy of the lips and their essential roles.

Hemp or Marijuana? Are they the same? Hemp and marijuana are basically variants of the same species – Cannabis sativa – and look similar enough as to be easily mistaken for each other. The defining difference between the two is in the THC content of each. THC is the psychoactive component that gives one a high when consumed or smoked. Hemp contains only 0.3% or less of THC but has other great benefits which is why it has become a very popular ingredient in beauty products. You can use hemp products and will not get the high that one would...

Why Do Lips Chap?

Unlike the skin on the rest of your body, the skin on your lips is thinner and more delicate. They are more regularly and directly exposed to the elements, compared to the skin of the rest of your body. Most importantly, they are void of oil glands like other parts of the skin, making them more susceptible to drying out and chapping.

What Can I Do About My Chapped Lips?

Once lips become chapped, there are multiple measures you can take to soothe and smooth chapped lips and keep them healthy all year.

For these reasons, your lips dry out faster, more often and become chapped. They require help to stay healthy and smooth. So what’s best to keep them healthy and sexy?...You've probably heard of lip masks and lip scrubs and wondered, "what's the difference?"