Fast forward to today, and many invasive cosmetic and non-invasive topical treatments are available.
“Results are temporary and last a few hours with each app.”
These topicals “typically come as a gloss, serum, or balm,” adds Yang.
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These “work by increasing blood flow to the lip,” she explains.
These ingredients are responsible for the tingling or prickly sensation associated with traditional plumpers."
“They are formulated to be less uncomfortable than in the past,” she assures us.
How Do Newer Lip Plumpers Work?
Newer lip plumper formulations use alternative compounds to plump the lipsand they offer several benefits over traditional plumpers.
“The mechanism of action behind this new generation of lip plumpers is different,” says Yang.
Digging in a bit deeper, “hyaluronic acid is a hygroscopic molecule,” explains Fisher.
“This means that when applied to the skin it will draw water.”
And your lips won’t just look betterthey’ll feel better, too.
