The basis for any beautiful lip color is a set of perfectly sloughed, soft lips. This begins with proper care and treatment of an often-overlooked beauty ritual: the lip scrub. A gentle lip scrub can be the crucial step between a sexy pout and a flaky mouth; particularly if you’re planning to sport a bold color. Before choosing a bold lip for your makeup look, first begin with a lip scrub made with ingredients you probably already have at home. In just a few minutes, you can have a perfectly smooth canvas to highlight. Here are 3 very easy and all-natural DIY lip scrubs.
3 DIY Lip Scrub Recipes
1. Sugar Lip Scrub: Keep this basic recipe handy. Combine 1 tablespoon of sugar (brown or white), 1 teaspoon of coconut oil (or olive oil) and 1 drop of vanilla extract. Blend until you create a thick paste and apply to chapped lips with your fingertips or a lip brush, if you have one. Rinse with warm water and pat dry with a soft, clean cloth.
2. Honey Lip Scrub: This recipe will leave you with a sweet taste on your lips. Combine 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon of coconut oil. Blend in a small bowl and use your fingertips to apply the scrub to your lips. Gently exfoliate for about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Wipe off excess with a warm, damp cloth.
3. Peppermint Lip Scrub: This one’s perfect for the holidays. Combine 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 tablespoon of coconut oil, 1/4 cup of sugar and 2 drops of peppermint oil in a small bowl. Then, using a warm, damp cloth or hand towel, apply the mixture to your lips and scrub gently for about a minute. Rinse with warm water and pat dry.
Place any unused excess in a small travel beauty container and keep refrigerated for up to one week to use every 3-4 days, or as needed.
Quick tip: If you’re in a pinch and don’t have time to whip up a lip scrub, try using a soft tooth brush to gently exfoliate your lips with just a tiny bit of toothpaste. You’ll feel refreshed and your lips will look absolutely kissable.
