Beat winter’s scourge of dry skin and chapped lips with our DIY Sugar & Honey Lip Scrub. Make a homemade DIY Sugar & Honey Lip Scrub in minutes! With a few simple and natural ingredients, you can get rid of dry, flakey lips!
There are so many reasons a DIY Sugar and Honey Lip Scrub is the perfect homemade beauty product to make.
First, it helps to slough off dead, chapped skin AND helps your lip balm penetrate deeper into the skin. Hello, natural exfoliation! The result? Supple, rosier, and healthier lips!
Check out how heathy virgin coconut oil is for your skin!
Ingredients:
- ½ tablespoon organic, cold pressed oil (coconut, avocado or almond oil)
- 4 tablespoons organic brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey (if allergic to honey, omit this ingredient)
- ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Tools Needed:
- Small mixing bowl
- Spoon
- Airtight storage container
Directions:
Mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl with a spoon.
If you’re using coconut oil and it needs to soften, place oil in the microwave for a few seconds.
Tada! Your homemade lip scrub is done and ready for use!
Depending on your preference, you can add more or less oil. If you like a thicker paste, add less. For a thinner scrub, add more.
Tip: If your ingredients aren’t mixing together easily, just add a tiny bit of water.
How to Use a Lip Scrub
- Apply to lips with fingertips and massage into your lips to gently slough off dry, dead skin cells, using small, circular finger motions for about 30 seconds. Use short, light strokes if applying with a brush or sponge.
- Rinse off with lukewarm water.
- Apply Lip balm to moisturize.
You’ll be tempted to eat the mixture – it tastes pretty darn good! YUM!
How Often to Use a Lip Scrub
To not over-exfoliate and cause irritation, using your lip scrub once or twice a week should be fine.
Tips for Using Lip Scrubs
- Be gentle- Don’t exfoliate lips too hard.
- Don’t over exfoliate -Limit your lip exfoliation routine to once or twice a week.
- Moisturize after exfoliating – Apply a natural, rich lip balm to help keep your lips plump and healthy.
How Long will this Lip Scrub Last?
If stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container, it will last up to two months. However, in the refrigerator, the oil will cause the scrub to harden a bit, but it still works just fine.
Say goodbye to dry, flaky winter lips!
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