Are your lips forever chapped? Or is uneven pigmentation on the lips a huge concern? Whatever the problem is, there’s nothing that a good lip scrub can’t fix.
Lip scrubs gently exfoliate to remove dry and chapped skin. Not just that, this exfoliating process also helps boost blood circulation which in turn makes the lips look even toned and juicy smooth. But if you don’t have a lip scrub in your kit already, don’t stress.
DIY lip scrubs are super easy to create and I found five recipes that require ingredients that you already have in your kitchen right now. Read on!
DIY Sugar + Honey Lip Scrub
This lip-smacking DIY lip scrub recipe is good enough to eat and the way it smoothes the lips is incredible. Mix a tablespoon of fine-grain sugar with half a teaspoon each of organic honey and coconut oil for a simply delicious lip scrub. Massage this on your lips and either wash it off or wipe it off to reveal super plump and smooth lips.
DIY Shea Butter + Coffee Lip Scrub
If you want a lip scrub that you can use anytime anywhere, this DIY lip scrub recipe is just what you need. Melt a tablespoon of shea butter in a bowl and then mix in a teaspoon of organic coconut oil, a half tablespoon of coffee powder, and two tablespoons of granular sugar. Add this mixture to an empty lip balm twist-up container and refrigerate it. Your very own travel-friendly lip scrub is ready to use. Simply swipe it on and then wipe it off with a tissue.
DIY Beetroot + Honey Lip Scrub
For pigmented lips, this beetroot juice infused DIY lip scrub is a game changer. It not only scrubs away dead skin but also leaves a rosy tint that is to die for. To make it, mix two tablespoons of crushed sugar with two teaspoons each of beetroot juice, coconut oil, and one teaspoon of honey. Mix and scrub on your lips for a few seconds and then wipe it off.
DIY Salt + Rose Water Lip Scrub
Even rock salt is an effective ingredient to exfoliate chapped lips and it’s best paired with soothing ingredients like rose water for best results. And the best part? It’s Priyanka Chopra’s go-to DIY lip scrub recipe! Mix a teaspoon each of crushed rock salt, glycerine, and rose water and massage the mixture on your lips. Wipe it off with a tissue and moisturise with a balm.
DIY Coffee + Lime Lip Scrub
One of the easiest ways to exfoliate your lips is by using this fun and citrusy DIY lip scrub. Take half of a lime and top it with some sugar and coffee powder. Now directly rub this on your lips and rinse it off after massaging for a few minutes.
When using DIY lip scrubs always make sure to moisturise your lips after. The POPxo Makeup Lip Balm Kit – Pucker Up is my favourite pick for this final step as it comes with a light, natural tint as well.
Chapped lips will never be an issue with these simple DIY lip scrubs.
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