If you want super full lips but don’t want to go through the pain of filler injections, one expert just revealed a two-product natural alternative that he claims will give you fuller lips, without the need for needles.
Dermatologist Dr. Charles MDbased in New York City in Mom Dermshared a useful trick about social media which fans went crazy for: using just two products and no needles to create a perfectly plump pout.
The Harvard graduate has shared multiple lip plumping tricks with his 1.7 million TikTok followers, and while he loves giving fillers, he’s also full of tips on how to do it yourself.
In a recent viral video, which garnered 10.3 million views, Dr. Charles detailed exactly how to have luscious lips for life and get a ‘needle-free lip filler,’ with just two inexpensive products.
New York City-based dermatologist Dr. Charles MD shared a helpful trick on social media that had followers going wild: using only two products and no needles.
Dr. Charles detailed exactly how to have luscious lips for life, with just two affordable products.
“When I tell my patients that using lip balm with hyaluronic acid and peptides 3 times a day is clinically proven to plump the lip,” the doctor captioned his short but sweet video.
She called the easy lip solution “filler-free.”
Hyaluronic acid is found in the fluids of the eyes and joints and acts as a lubricant. Different forms of HA are used in moisturizers and serums to combat fine lines and smooth skin.
According health linePeptides are short chains of amino acids that are the building blocks of certain proteins that skin needs, such as collagen and elastin, and using the ingredient in a moisturizer can result in firmer skin.
Commenters were quick to weigh in on their favorite products that fit the bill.
The Inkey list has one!! It’s called The Inkey list Tripeptide Plumping Lip Balm,” one commenter chimed in.
‘I can confirm it! “I put my peptide and hyaluronic serums on my lips and sealed them with Aquaphor and my lip filler came back to life,” raved another beauty lover.
‘Paula’s Choice has a good one. “My nail technician asked me if I had filler,” praised one beauty lover.
“Both the Dermato and Plastic Surgeon told me to save money and use the hyaluronic acid I already have with Vaseline ointment or Vani Cream on top,” one commenter wrote.
In another helpful video, Dr. Charles recommended some of his favorite lip care products.
In another helpful video, Dr. Charles recommended some of his favorite lip care products, including Clinique’s lip mask (above).
‘Your lips need sun protection,’ said dermatologist, warning about skin cancer on lips
“I’m obsessed with lip care and I always try my best,” the dermatologist announced before sharing his favorite lips. “I’m not going to waste your time.”
One of her ‘favorites on the market right now’ is Clinique’s Moisture Surge Lip Hydro-Plump treatment ($21), which promised to hydrate and leave lips shiny, without a drying effect.
The beauty influencer called Clinique’s full lip treatment her ‘ride or die’, even though it doesn’t have HA or peptides.
For those looking to plump and exfoliate, Dr. Charles recommended CosRx Vitamin C Lip Plumper ($19) at night, which also doesn’t contain the ingredients but instead includes shea butter and ceramides.
“Your lips need sun protection,” the dermatologist continued, warning about skin cancer on the lips. He suggested a basic lip balm with SPF.
In a separate video, Dr. Charles shared the ‘dermatology secret to full lips’ and said people always ask him if he has lip fillers, even though he doesn’t.
In a separate video, Dr. Charles shared the ‘dermatology secret to full lips’ and said people always ask him if he has lip fillers, even though he doesn’t.
Commenters were quick to weigh in on their favorite products that fit their needs, from DIY methods to lip masks.
‘How do you prevent your lips from becoming deflated as you age? Let’s talk about it,” Dr. Charles announced.
For those who are “not ready to take the plunge” with lip filler, she said, “there is something easy you can do to keep your lips fuller longer.”
“Everything is based on science,” he said, before sharing a clinical study titled Clinical Evaluation of a Combination Lip Treatment to Restore Hydration and Fullness showing what happens when women use a lip treatment three times a day.
“I want you to look for ingredients like hyaluronic acid and peptides in these lip products that you’re using,” Dr. Charles announced.
He revealed that “the secret is that if you are consistent and use them at least three times a day for four weeks, you will get a significant improvement in the volume and hydration of your lips.”
“They age just like the rest of the skin,” Dr. Charles warned of lips.
Dr. Charles told DailyMail.com that “lips are especially prone to dehydration and aging, because they get more sun exposure than people realize.”
“Sun exposure destroys collagen and dehydration makes your lips look…well, dehydrated,” Dr. Charles said.
“The combination of hyaluric acid helps to instantly rehydrate and the blend of tripeptides and growth factors are believed to naturally stimulate the production of new collagen,” continued Dr. Charles.
She advised looking for hydrating lip products with peptides, recommending Neutrogena Lip Mask, Skinceuticals Antioxidant Lip Repair, and Paula’s Choice Lip Enhancer.