How to make lip scrub to keep your lips exfoliated all winter

Winter is officially here. And, if you are one of the lucky people who live some place warm, good for you. If, however, you live some place where winter is a cold, chilly, snowy thing, then this article will be very helpful. The cold weather and chilly winter air is usually not very good for the skin. Which is why, during winter we need to take extra care for it. One of the most overlooked parts of our face, however, are usually the lips. And, because of the cold weather our lips tend to get chapped and once you start peeling the dead skin, the pain is even worse. So, today we are going to show you how to make lip scrub, which is going to keep your lips exfoliated and soft all winter long.

Taking care of your lips is just as important as taking care of your face

DIY lip scrub recipe #1

 

How to make lip scrub?

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp almond oil
• 1 tbsp honey

Recipe #2

 

Ingredients:

• 5-6 drops lavender essential oil
• 1 tbsp raw honey
• 1 tbsp brown sugar

Recipe #3

 

Ingredients:

• rose-pink food dye (optional)
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1-2 drops strawberry extract
• 1/2 tsp extra virgin olive oil

Source: Stylecraze

Ginger snap scrub – recipe #4

How to exfoliate lips?

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup cornmeal
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp coconut oil, melted
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon

Massage the mixture on your mouth and rinse with warm water

Source: Poppy Talk

Recipe #5

 

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3/4 tsp honey
• 2 tsp olive oil

Recipe #6

 

Ingredients:

• 4 Aspirin tablets without the coating
• 2 tsp brown sugar
• 2 tsp honey
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 vitamin E capsule

Recipe #7

 

Ingredients:

• 1 pureed strawberry
• 1/2 pureed kiwi
• 6 tbsp sugar
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 drops of vitamin E (optional)

Recipe #8

DIY lip scrub with coconut oil

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 4 tbsp caster sugar
• 1 tsp wild orange honey
• 8 drops grapefruit essential oil
• 8 drops lemon essential oil

Store in small containers and apply about 1 tsp of the mixture each time

Source: A Beautiful Mess

Recipe #9

 

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp petroleum jelly
• 2 tbsp sugar

Recipe #10

 

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 2 tsp coconut oil
• 1-2 drops lavender essential oil (optional)

Recipe #11

 

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp dried orange peel powder
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 10-12 drops almond oil

Recipe #12

Pina Colada homemade lip scrub

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp coconut oil
• 3 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp coconut extract
• 1/8 tsp pineapple flavoring
• 2 drops vitamin E oil
• 1-2 drops yellow food dye (optional)

Source: A Magical Mess

Recipe #13

 

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp each honey and brown sugar
• 1 tsp each olive oil and vitamin E

Recipe #14

 

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp cocoa
• 1/2 tsp coffee grounds
• 1 tbsp grapeseed oil
• 3 drops peppermint essential oil

Recipe #15 for a fun cotton candy scrub

How to make lip scrub at home

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp coconut oil
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 4-5 drops cotton candy flavoring
• 2 drops vitamin E oil
• 1-2 drops pink food dye
• 1-2 drops blue food dye

Source: Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom

Recipe #16

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp granulated sugar
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp almond oil
• 1/2 tsp buttered popcorn flavoring
• 3 drops vitamin E oil

Source: About a Mom

Recipe #17 for an edible pumpkin spice lip scrub

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Source: Hello Glow

Recipe #18

Lip exfoliator DIY with rose petals

Ingredients:

• 6 tbsp castor sugar
• handful of dried rose petals
• 1 1/2 tsp jojoba oil
• 3 drops peppermint essential oil

Source: Simply Designing

Recipe #19

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp dried green tea leaves
• 1 cup organic white sugar
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp honey
• 10 drops lavender essential oil (optional)

Source: Live Simply

Recipe #20

How to make lip scrub

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp raw sugar
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 4 raspberries, mashed

Source: Simply Stacie

Recipe #21 for a cute unicorn lip scrub

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sugar
• pink food dye
• blue food dye
• yellow food dye
• purple food dye
• 2-3 tbsp coconut oil

Instructions:

1. Mix the sugar and coconut oil well.
2. Separate into 4 containers. To each container add the chosen food dye.
3. Mix the scrub from the 4 containers together to create the fun unicorn look.

Source: Nerdy Mamma

 

How to use lip scrub?

Lips scrub is a must have if you want soft lips. What’s more, it is incredibly easy to apply it. So, why not add it to your skin care routine? You can even apply it while you are waiting for your face mask to dry. That way, if you are short on time, you can easily combine the two and save yourself a few minutes. So, how do you apply it? Well, the first thing you need to is wet your lips with water. Then apply the lip scrub and massage it on your lips for 1-2 minutes. This will help remove all of the dead skin from your lips. Rinse it with warm water or eat it if it is edible, apply lip balm and you are all set! If you do this once or twice a week, we guarantee you everyone will notice how soft and amazing your lips look. What’s more, it will make applying your lip stick so much easier and smooth.

There are so many different versions of lip scrubs out there

You can easily make one with just a few ingredients you already have at home

All it takes is some sugar to scrub out the dead skin and some oil to nurture the skin on your lips and make them soft

You can make more and keep it in a container and use it whenever you like

Don’t forget to regularly apply lip balm to your lips to keep them moisturized and protected from the cold weather or the sun