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If you want super plump lips but don't want to go through the pain of filler injections, one expert has just revealed a natural two-product alternative that he says will give you a fuller pout, without the need for needles.
Dermatologist Dr. Charles MD, based in New York City at Moma Derm, shared a helpful hack on social media that followers went crazy for - using only two products and no needles to create a perfectly plump pout.
The Harvard grad has shared multiple-lip plumping hacks with his 1.7 million TikTok followers - and while he loves giving filler, he's also full of advice on how to DIY.
In a recent viral video, which earned 10.3 million views, Dr. Charles detailed exactly how to have luscious lips for life and get 'lip filler without the needle,' with only two inexpensive products.
Dermatologist Dr. Charles MD, based in New York City, shared a helpful hack on social media that followers went crazy for - using only two products and no needles
Dr. Charles detailed exactly how to have luscious lips for life, with only two inexpensive products
'When I tell my patients that using lip balm with hyaluronic acid and peptides 3x/day is clinically proven to plump the lip,' the doctor captioned his short but sweet video.
He called the easy lip solution 'filler without filler.'
Hyaluronic acid is found in the fluids in the eyes and joint and acts as a lubricant. Different forms of H.A. are used in moisturizers and serums to combat fine lines and smooth skin.
According to Healthline, peptides are short chains of amino acids that are the building blocks of certain proteins needed by the skin, like collagen and elastin, and using the ingredient in a moisturizer can lead to firmer skin.
Commenters quickly weighed in with their favorite products that fit the bill.
'Inkey list has one!! It’s called The Inkey list Tripeptide Plumping Lip Balm,' a commenter chimed in.
'Can confirm! I put my peptide and hyaluronic serums on my lips and seal with Aquaphor and my lip filler came back to life,' another beauty lover raved.
'Paula’s Choice has a good one. My nail tech asked if I got filler,' a beauty lover praised.
'Dermato & Plastic Surgeon both told me to save my money and use the hyaluronic acid I already have with Vaseline or Vani Cream ointment on top,' one commenter wrote.
In another helpful video, Dr. Charles recommended a few of his favorite lip care products.
In another helpful video, Dr. Charles recommended a few of his favorite lip care products, including Clinique's lip mask (above)
'Your lips need sun protection,' the dermatologist said, warning about skin cancers on the lips
'I am obsessed with lip care and always trying the next best thing,' the dermatologist announced before sharing his go-to lippies. 'I'm not going to waste your time.'
One of his 'favorites on the market right now' is Clinique's Moisture Surge Lip Hydro-Plump Treatment ($21) which he promised hydrates and leaves lips glossy, without a drying effect.
The beauty influencer called Clinique's plumping lip treatment his 'ride or die,' although it doesn't have H.A. or peptides.
For those who want plumping and exfoliating, 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 cancers on your lips. He suggested a basic lip balm with an SPF.
In a separate video, Dr. Charles shared 'derm secret for plump lips,' and said people always ask if he has lip filler - although he does not.
In a separate video, Dr. Charles shared 'derm secret for plump lips,' and said people always ask if he has lip filler - although he does not
Commenters quickly weighed in with their favorite products that fit the bill, ranging from DIY methods to lip masks
'How do you keep your lips from deflating as you get older? Let's talk about it,' Dr. Charles announced.
For those are 'not ready to take the plunge' with lip filler,' he said 'there's one easy thing you can do that will keep your lips full for longer.'
'It's all based on science,' he said, before sharing a clinical study titled Clinical Assessment of a Combination Lip Treatment to Restore Moisturization and Fullness that shows 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 the 'secret is if you are consistent and use them at least three times a day for four weeks you have significant improvement in lip volume and lip hydration.'
'They age just like the rest of the skin,' Dr. Charles warned about lips.
Dr. Charles told DailyMail.com that 'the lips are especially prone to dehydration and aging, because they get more sun exposure than people realize.'
'Sun exposure destroys your collagen and dehydration makes your lips look... well, dehydrated,' Dr. Charles said.
'The combination of Hyaluric acid helps to instantly rehydrate and the tripeptide mix as well as the growth factors are thought to naturally stimulate new collagen production,' Dr. Charles continued.
He advised looking for hydrating lip products with peptides, recommending Neutrogena's lip mask, Skinceuticals antioxidant lip repair, and the Paula's Choice lip booster.