Exfoliating the lips is an easy task, as homemade exfoliants can easily be created to suit the needs of your skin. Quick and gentle lip exfoliation will slough off the dead skin cells on the surface of the lips, leaving them rosy. Increased circulation from the rubbing and scrubbing also brings more blood and therefore more antioxidants. Below are five homemade lip exfoliating recipes with ingredients that will help give you smooth and beautiful lips.
Brown sugar honey
Brown sugar gently exfoliates, removing dead skin cells, is a natural humectant (meaning it attracts and retains moisture), and is a natural glycolic acid (AHA) which helps re-shape skin cells. It also has antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.
How to make: Mix a tablespoon of honey with a tablespoon of brown sugar. Gently massage the lips with this mixture in soft circular motions. Leave the scrub on for 5 to 10 minutes before rinsing off with warm water.
Leave the scrub on for 5 to 10 minutes before rinsing off with warm water.
Brown sugar and lip balm
Use brown sugar instead of white sugar as it is softer and a little coarser, making it a better exfoliator without being too abrasive. The sugar will exfoliate the dead skin cells on the lips, while the balm will restore the skin’s protective barrier.
How to make: Add a drop of lip balm. Next, sprinkle brown sugar at a ratio of 3:1 oil and sugar, and mix well. Gently exfoliate the lips for 30 seconds, rinse off with warm water, and apply your favorite lip balm.
Pineapple
Pineapple is a natural fruit enzyme that exfoliates the dead skin cells on the lips, helps brighten the lips, and has antioxidant properties thanks to its vitamin C content. Combine that with coconut sugar (a gentle exfoliating agent rich in iron, zinc, and calcium) and moisturizing coconut oil.
How to make: Mix a teaspoon of mashed pineapple with a teaspoon of coconut sugar. Add 1/2 teaspoon of coconut oil. Gently massage it onto your lips in circular motions. Leave it on for 5 to 10 minutes before rinsing off with warm water. Follow up with your favorite lip balm or mask.
Follow up with your favorite lip balm or mask.
Coffee
Your coffee grounds come in handy, combined with brown sugar, honey, and moisturizing coconut oil, this mixture creates an effective exfoliating scrub. The coconut oil helps retain moisture and has antimicrobial properties.
How to make: Mix a tablespoon of coffee grounds with two parts sugar and honey to create a thick mixture, adjust the amount as needed. Add a tablespoon of coconut oil and mix well. Apply to the lips in gentle circular motions before rinsing off.
Brown sugar cucumber
Cucumber helps moisturize and is rich in vitamins A and C, both of which help enhance overall skin health.
How to make: Mash half a cucumber and mix it with 1 tablespoon of brown sugar. Apply the mixture to the lips and gently exfoliate in circular motions. Leave it on for 5 to 10 minutes before rinsing off with warm water.
Brown sugar is a natural humectant, which means it attracts and retains moisture. It also has antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Additionally, brown sugar is a natural source of glycolic acid (AHA), which helps reshape skin cells and gently removes dead skin cells from the surface of your lips, leaving them soft and rosy.
Mix one tablespoon of honey with one tablespoon of brown sugar. Gently massage this mixture onto your lips in soft, circular motions. Leave the scrub on your lips for 5-10 minutes to allow the ingredients to work their magic, and then rinse it off with warm water. Your lips will feel smooth and hydrated!
Absolutely! Brown sugar is a gentle yet effective exfoliator, and when combined with lip balm, it becomes an even better treatment. The sugar will help remove dead skin cells, while the balm will restore and protect your lips’ delicate skin barrier. Simply add a drop of your favorite lip balm to some brown sugar, mix well, and gently exfoliate your lips for about 30 seconds. Rinse with warm water and apply more lip balm to lock in moisture.
Pineapple is an excellent natural fruit enzyme that can be used for lip exfoliation. It helps to remove dead skin cells, brightens the lips, and is packed with antioxidant properties thanks to its vitamin C content. Mix mashed pineapple with coconut sugar and coconut oil to create a tropical lip scrub that will leave your lips feeling smooth and looking radiant.
Yes, coffee grounds are a great natural exfoliant and can be combined with brown sugar, honey, and coconut oil to create an effective lip scrub. The coconut oil helps to retain moisture and has antimicrobial properties, ensuring your lips stay soft and healthy. Simply mix the ingredients to form a thick paste and gently apply it to your lips in circular motions before rinsing.
Cucumber is a fantastic natural moisturizer and is rich in vitamins A and C, both of which enhance overall skin health. When combined with brown sugar, it creates a gentle yet effective lip exfoliator. Simply mash half a cucumber, mix it with brown sugar, and apply the mixture to your lips in circular motions. Leave it on for a few minutes before rinsing for soft and nourished lips.
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