International Kissing Day

July the 6th is International Kissing Day which is the perfect excuse to grab that special someone in your life and pucker up. But how will people around the world be celebrating International Kissing Day? Here’s a few interesting facts on how other cultures see the kiss.

International Kissing Day Activities

Give someone you love a kiss

Whether it's your significant other, your mom, or your best friend, remind someone how much you love them with a kiss. Just remember: even though you might want to kiss someone, it doesn't mean they want you to be kissed by you—keep it consensual.

Snack on Hershey's Kisses

Did you know that Hershey's Kisses fit perfectly into your puckered lips? Although no one knows exactly why they're called Hershey's Kisses, legend has it they were named after the sound the chocolate makes when it's dropping onto the conveyer belt. How romantic!

Kiss everyone hello on both cheeks

In many cultures (particularly French), it is common practice to peck people once on both cheeks as a greeting. Try it on your friends and colleagues. But pecks only, please—no tongue!

Why We Love International Kissing Day

It's a full face workout

Did you know that French kissing engages all 34 muscles in the face, whereas a simple pucker kiss only involves two? Who needs the gym when a make-out session will get our hearts racing and our muscles working?

Kissing makes us happy and relieves stress

Kissing serves as a natural relaxer that makes us feel happy and at peace. By stimulating our brain to release feel-good chemicals, kissing makes us feel both calm and excited at the same time.

Kissing crosses language and cultural boundaries

Kissing is a cross-cultural form of communication that means the same things in every country—regardless of language, ethnicity, or religion. By kissing, you can communicate complex emotions without having to exchange any words with your kissing partner.

International Kissing Day dates

• Year Date Day: Sunday 2019 July 7
• Year Date Day: Tuesday 2020 July 7
• Year Date Day: Wednesday 2021 July 7
• Year Date Day: 2022 July 7 Thursday
• Year Date Day: 2023 July 7 Friday

International Kissing Day 2019

1. In Italy and Greece friends, both men and women commonly kiss each other on the lips when greeting each other, whereas in France one air kiss on each cheek is a customary greeting.
2. Modern Anthropologists believe that kissing developed from “Eskimo kissing” , which is actually the practise of rubbing noses to take in each others breath. This is also practised amongst many Pacific Islanders as a greeting, which has led to the theory that kissing is actually a testing of another persons scent to measure compatibility!
3. In Vietnam kissing between spouses is only done in private, with China and Japan adopting a similar attitude towards this. While people from the Netherlands actually opt for 3 kisses as a form of greeting.

owever you plan on marking the event, Happy International Kissing Day everyone!

International Kissing Day Quotes

“We get heat from the sun,

We get water from rain,

We breathe through air,

And sweet kiss energize the relationship.

HAPPY KISS DAY!!!!!!!

“If my lips can express my love and feelings

So my lips would be on your forever

HAPPY KISS DAY TO MY LOVE…

“I want to show my love

But you did it with only one kiss

HAPPY KISS DAY…

“If a rain drop is compared with a kiss

I gift you it with showers

If hug is compared with seconds

I will spend years

If smiles are compared with water

I delighted you with whole sea

If love is compared with people

I send me and my self

HAPPY KISS DAY…

“Kiss is the most natural way to

Express love, affection and care

Happy kiss day to my loved ones…

“Kisses are like happiness

So it is best when shared

Happy KISS day…

“Kiss is the first language

We understand right from birth

Happy KiSS Day…

“Kiss is one action that discribes

What thousands of words can not?

It shows love and affection…

Make Your Lipstick Kiss Proof

Make your lipstick kiss proof

A lipstick has the power to make or break your outfit, also to make your kiss memorable. Imagine kissing and not having to touch up your make-up. Sounds perfect, right? Let’s face it, no one has the time for endless touch-ups. To save you time, here are 5 lipstick hacks which will keep your look fresh throughout the day and obviously, kissable.

Exfoliation is key

No long lasting lipstick can withstand dry, chapped lips. To make your lipstick last longer, use a gentle exfoliator to remove any flaky patches and follow it up with a moisturizing lip balm. This will provide an even base to your lip color and help it last the entire day.

Line your lips with a lip liner

Lip pencils have waxier formulas in contrast to lipsticks. Because of this longer staying power, it creates a barrier that keeps the color intact within your lips. By adding this step, the lipstick will cling to your lips keeping your make-up flawless through the day. You can use a lip pencil closest to the shade of your lipstick or go for a neutral or universal lip liner. Start by outlining the lips and then fill them in using the lip pencil.

Try a lip primer

Just like the rest of your face, your lips require some prepping too! Lip primers were created to go under lip pencils, lipsticks or gloss. This product creates a smooth surface for your lipstick and prevents the lipstick from spilling out of your lips. Foundation provides the same service as the primer and can be used in place of it too.

Blot and repeat

A secret among make-up artists and beauty gurus is blotting. It soaks up the excess oils and prevents the lipstick from smudging. First, tuck a tissue between your lips and apply light pressure for several seconds. Next, take some setting or translucent powder along with a fluffy brush and gently dust it on your tissue. Lastly, apply another coat of color and you’re good to go.

Use a long wear lipstick formula

Selecting the right lipstick is a crucial decision. Long wear lipsticks do hold up to their claims as they contain extra pigment and lesser moisturising agents so they tend to last longer than creamier products. In order to get long lasting lip color, go for matte or waterproof lipsticks. Steer clear of glosses and opaque lipsticks as they tend to fade away quickly.

​Proper application

To get the perfect pout, apply the lipstick using a lip brush. Apply your colour carefully and selectively instead of swiping the lipstick on in one slick motion. Swipe the brush from the corners to the centre to get well-defined lips and a long lasting finish.

Keeping it in

Stop your lipstick from feathering or bleeding out of your lips with one step. Simply take a small amount of clear brow gel or concealer pen and line around the lips. By creating this boundary, you can prevent your lipstick from smudging. (Images: Shutterstock)

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