Have you ever used a lip scrub? It is an easy way to have softer and more elastic lips, then if we prepare it at home with natural ingredients we will also avoid the chemicals often present in ready-made solutions. So let's find out 10 DIY lip scrub recipes.
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Have you ever used one lip scrub? It is an easy way to have softer and more elastic lips, if we then prepare it at home with natural ingredients we will also avoid the chemicals often present in ready-made solutions. Let's find out then 10 recipes of DIY lip scrubs.
It is possible to make inexpensive and effective scrubs at home using ingredients that most of the time we already have available such as cane sugar, honey, olive oil, coconut oil, essential oils, spices, etc.
The do-it-yourself solutions, as well as the ready-made scrubs, should be used 1 or 2 times a week and in any case never more than 3-4 times in order to prevent the lips from losing their natural moisture or cracking. Better to do the scrub before going to sleep and follow with the application of a good lip balm or lip balm (this can also be DIY).
Here are some recipes you can experiment with:
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Brown sugar and honey scrub
Ingredients
1 spoon of brown sugar
Honey (just enough to mix it with brown sugar and form a paste)
1 drop of vanilla essential oil
Preparation
Mix all the ingredients well and store up to a month in a glass jar. To apply: rub the scrub on the lips and exfoliate gently. Let it sit for a minute or two then rinse it off with warm water. Use 1-2 times a week.
Lip balm scrub
Ingredients
1 tube of lip balm
2 teaspoons of granulated white sugar
1 teaspoon of coconut oil at room temperature
Preparation
Mash the contents of one tube of lip balm into a small bowl, add the sugar and mix thoroughly until you reach a granular paste. Finally, mix the coconut oil and then store in a glass jar with a lid for up to a month. To apply, spread a little of the product on the lips and massage gently. Rinse with warm water. Use 3-4 times a week.
Mint scrub
Ingredients
1/4 cup of sugar
1 teaspoon of honey
1 teaspoon of olive oil
1 drop of peppermint oil
Preparation
Mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl until a paste forms. Store in a glass jar or container with a lid. Apply by holding a warm washcloth over the lips for 3-5 minutes to soften. Wash off with the same warm washcloth and then apply your usual lip balm.
Coconut scrub
ingredients:
2 tablespoons of softened coconut oil
2 tablespoons of coconut sugar
1 honey spoon
Preparation
Mix the ingredients in a small bowl until a grainy paste is formed. Store in a glass jar in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks. To apply, distribute on the lips and massage gently for 5 minutes, rinse thoroughly with warm water and then apply a lip moisturizer.
Chocolate scrub
Ingredients
3 tablespoons of white granulated sugar
1 tablespoon of cocoa powder
2 teaspoons of olive oil
1 teaspoon of vanilla or almond extract
Honey
Preparation
Mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl until they form a paste. If too liquid, add more sugar, if too thick, add olive oil and honey. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks. To apply, pat the lips with a thick layer of chocolate mask and leave on for up to 5 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and apply a light layer of lip balm.
Lemon scrub
Ingredients
1 teaspoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 XNUMX/XNUMX teaspoons of coconut oil
2 teaspoons of granulated sugar
Preparation
In a small bowl, add the lemon juice and coconut oil. Mix the sugar a little at a time until it forms a thick paste. Once ready, transfer to a glass container and keep for a week in the fridge. Apply a small amount to your lips and rub in circular motions. You can also use a small toothbrush for further exfoliation. Rinse with warm water and apply your favorite conditioner or gloss.
Coffee scrub
Ingredients
2 tablespoons of coffee grounds
¼ teaspoon of coconut oil
1-2 drops of essential oil
Preparation
Mix the coffee and coconut oil until the two ingredients are well blended. Add 1-2 drops of essential oil of your choice. Use your finger to lightly rub your lips then rinse and dry. Right after that you can apply some coconut oil as a lip moisturizer.
Cinnamon scrub
Ingredients
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon of unrefined coconut oil (can be substituted for any type of oil such as almonds, olives, etc.)
1 tablespoon of raw unfiltered honey
1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder
Preparation
Mix the ingredients well together in a small bowl and transfer them to a jar with a lid. To use it: Rub a small amount on your lips in a circular motion for 1-2 minutes. Rinse off with a damp cloth, follow the scrub with an application of oil-based lip balm to wipe away the moisture.
Strawberry scrub
Ingredients
2 or 3 ripe strawberries
half a teaspoon of olive oil
1 teaspoon of honey
1 teaspoon of glycerin
1 and a half teaspoons of sugar
Preparation
Wash and mash the strawberries until you get a puree, add 1 teaspoon of glycerin and honey. Mix the ingredients well. Since both honey and glycerin are thick in consistency you will have to work a little to get a homogeneous mixture. Finally add the olive oil and sugar. Once the scrub is ready, transfer the contents into an airtight container. Put it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before using it and use it 2 or 3 times a week by rubbing on the lips for a few seconds. Leave on for 5-10 minutes, then rinse with warm water and dry. Finally, apply some extra virgin olive oil on the lips.
Salt scrub
Ingredients
1/2 teaspoon of sea salt
2 teaspoons of coconut oil
Essential oil (optional), such as lavender oil.
Preparation
Mix the ingredients and apply generously on the lips. Rub it in circular motions keeping your lips closed while continuing to rub for a minute or two. Then wash off with water and apply some moisturizing conditioner.
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