Lip Scrubs : All of us have exfoliated our skin and faces to get rid of the dead skin, but have you ever showered the same love to your lips? Yes, you heard it right. Your lips demand the same attention and exfoliating the lips is equally important. Be it cold weather, licking your lips, sun damage or spicy food, it can result in chapped lips that tend to flake and peel your skin. A lip scrub helps to slough off dry, dead skin and make your lips supple, rosier and healthier.
1. Honey + Coconut Oil + Brown Sugar Lip Scrub
Honey has natural healing properties. Brown sugar has exfoliating properties and helps in peeling the dead skin, making your lips appear smoother and softer. Coconut oil has a moisturizing effect and acts as an emollient.
You will need:
- Honey- 1 tablespoon
- Brown Sugar- 2 tablespoons
- Coconut oil- few drops
- ½ tablespoon of lukewarm water.
How to make and use:
- Take 2 tablespoons of brown sugar in a bowl and add 1 tablespoon of honey to it. Mix it.
- Add ½ tablespoon of water and a few drops of coconut oil to the mixture and mix all the ingredients well.
2. Coffee + Olive Oil + Peppermint Oil Lip Scrub
Coffee helps in rejuvenating your lips making them flush with color and life. It is a natural exfoliator. The goodness of olive oil and peppermint oil will help in moisturizing and hydrating your lips.
You will need:
- Grounded coffee powder- 2 tablespoons
- Olive oil- ½ tablespoon
- Peppermint oil- few drops
- Lukewarm water- ½ tablespoon
How to make and use:
- Take 2 tablespoons of coarse coffee powder and add ½ tablespoon of olive oil to it.
- Add a few drops of peppermint oil and ½ tablespoon of lukewarm water if needed to get desired consistency.
- Mix all the ingredients thoroughly and rub it onto your lips for a few minutes.
- Rinse your lips with water.skincare
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