Natural Lip Plumper Exercise
The Natural Lip Plumper exercise targets the orbicularis oris (the circular muscle around your mouth) to increase blood flow, build muscle tone, and create naturally fuller-looking lips. This exercise also helps reduce the fine vertical lines that form around the mouth (often called smoker's lines or lipstick lines), even in non-smokers. By strengthening the lip muscles, you also prevent further loss of lip volume that naturally occurs with age.
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Benefits
- Creates naturally fuller-looking lips
- Reduces fine lines around the mouth
- Increases blood flow for rosy lip color
- Strengthens the orbicularis oris muscle
- Prevents further lip volume loss
- Defines the lip border (vermillion border)
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
Purse your lips together tightly, as if blowing a kiss.
- 2
Press your lips against your finger, creating resistance.
- 3
Hold the pucker against resistance for 10 seconds.
- 4
Release and smile widely, stretching your lips to the sides.
- 5
Hold the smile for 5 seconds.
- 6
Alternate between pucker and smile 15 times.
- 7
Finish by gently tapping your lips with your fingertips to boost circulation.
Pro Tips from Abi
Apply lip balm before starting for smoother movements
Really push against your finger for maximum resistance
The alternating pucker-smile motion is key to working the full muscle
Do this before applying lipstick for a natural plumping effect
Results are most visible immediately after the exercise
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Not creating enough resistance with the finger
Moving too quickly between pucker and smile
Clenching the jaw during the exercise
Biting the lips instead of puckering
Exercise Details
- Duration
- 2-3 min
- Repetitions
- 15 reps x 2 sets
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Target Muscles
- Orbicularis OrisDepressor Anguli Oris