We always moisturize, exfoliate and pamper our bodies but our lips often take a backseat.
In this generation of liquid lipsticks, our lips are always in need of a little extra TLC. Most of us tend to have dry and chapped as a result of our lifestyles and our lipsticks.
Times like these, a lip balm doesn’t quite do the trick. To give your lips that plump, soft and kissable look, a lip scrub comes in handy.
What Is a Lip Scrub?
A lip scrub is used to get rid of the dead skin cells that accumulate on your lips.
You know the feeling when your lips have a little bit of rough, dead skin and your lipstick settles into it and starts looking funny? A lip scrub will both avoid and prevent that from happening.
A lip scrub will exfoliate your lips in the most gentle way and will help you get rid of chapped lips. Applying lipstick after you have exfoliated your lips not only looks better, it also feels a lot better.
A lip scrub is usually made using moisturizing and exfoliating ingredients. The moisturizing ingredient is usually some type of oil and the exfoliating agent is usually sugar.
4 Homemade DIY Lip Scrub Recipes
While you can definitely go to the store and buy yourself a lip scrub, it’s cheaper to make your own lip scrub. You can use all-organic ingredients from your kitchen and whip up a fresh batch every time you need one.
Now that you know exactly how and why you need a lip scrub, I bet you’re wondering how to make one?
Here are 10 DIY recipes that will help you make your own lip scrub at home. Go on, get creative!
1. Coconut Oil, Sugar, and Peppermint Oil
If you’re looking for a lip scrub to use before applying your favorite liquid lipsticks, this is perfect.
The coconut oil will nourish, white sugar will exfoliate while the peppermint essential oil will help plump up your lips. No lip plumpers or lip fillers needed!
Ingredients
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- ½ tsp white or brown sugar
- 1 drop peppermint essential oil
Directions
Combine the ingredients in a small container and mix them well.
You can use regular sugar or even coarse sugar powder. Add a drop of essential oil, not more. Don’t be alarmed if you feel a slight tingling sensation, it’s normal with peppermint essential oil. It means it’s working.
Don’t add too much essential oil though, some people might not react well to the use of essential oils.
Do a patch test if you are concerned. Rub the mixture on your lips for 2-3 minutes and rinse off with warm water.
2. Olive Oil, Sugar, and Honey
If you have very dry lips, this lip scrub is deeply nourishing.
Olive oil will provide your lips with a burst of hydration and honey is a natural humectant, it will attract water to your lips and make them soft.
Brown sugar will add texture to the mix and impart that beautiful, rich warm color.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp honey
Directions
Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl, apply the mixture to your lips and rub for 2 minutes.
Allow the mixture to sit on your lips for 10-15 minutes and rinse off with warm water.
Try not to lick the mixture, we know it’s delicious! When you keep the lip scrub on for a little while, the olive oil and honey have time to penetrate through and soften your lips.
3. Vaseline, Sugar and Peppermint Oil
Don’t like the feeling of oil on your lips? Does petroleum jelly work the best at moisturizing your lips?
If the answer is yes, then this Vaseline lip scrub is perfect for you.
It won’t take you more than 2 minutes to make and you will definitely have all of the ingredients in your house. You can use any lip balm or just good old petroleum jelly to whip this up.
If you’re really lazy, you can make the lip scrub in the vaseline container itself!
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp petroleum jelly
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1-2 drops peppermint essential oil (optional)
Directions
Combine all the ingredients in a small container.
Use coarsely powdered sugar if you want a more intense lip scrub experience. If you end up making extra, you can store this in the refrigerator for future use.
4. Oatmeal Powder, Milk, and Honey
If you have very sensitive lips, this milk scrub is perfect for you. It’s mild and very gentle on your lips and the skin around. Just use coarsely powdered oatmeal powder, milk, and honey.
It won’t irritate your lips or the sensitive area around them.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp oatmeal powder
- 1 tbsp milk
- ½ – 1 tsp honey
Directions
Combine the ingredients in a small bowl and scrub your lips with it for 2-3 minutes. Since this lip scrub contains fresh ingredients, you would need to use it up immediately.
If you end up making a little too much, don’t worry, you can use it on your face and body too.
