A good lip scrub can help you get your dry, flaky lips back to being soft and smooth.No one wants to rub a scrub that isn't very good on their mouth.You can make a lip scrub at home with ingredients that you already have in the house.You can mix one up with your favorite lip balm, use brown sugar and honey, or make one that tastes just like pumpkin pie.You will have a delicious treat as well as smooth, supple lips.
Step 1: Break off part of the lip balm.
You can use any type of lip balm that you want to give your lip scrub flavor.Use a butter knife to carefully shave off a piece of the balm that is approximately 2 to 3 inches (20 to 30mm) thick.Put it in a small bowl.Lip balms come in a wide range of flavors, including fruit, such as strawberry and cherry, and even candy.Pick your favorite lip scrub.Most lip balms are transparent when they go on the lips, but they can be colored in the tube.You will end up with a scrub if you use a colored balm.You will end up with a pink lip scrub if you use strawberry lip balm.Adding more than one piece of lip balm may be required to give the scrub a vibrant color.Adding more lip balm will increase the flavor of the lip scrub.
Step 2: Put the sugar and petroleum jelly in it.
Put the lip balm in the bowl and mix up the ingredients.Use a spoon to stir the ingredients together until you get a thick paste.You can make a large amount or a small amount of lip scrub.The amount of lip balm, sugar, and petroleum jelly should be adjusted.You don't have to worry about the exact measurement of the scrub recipe.Add more sugar if you like a textured scrub.Add more petroleum jelly if you prefer a smooth scrub.Rub a little of the scrub on your lips after you mix it.Stir in more of the lip balm to get more flavor.
Step 3: Put the scrub in a container.
You can transfer the scrub to a jar or container with a lid by using a spoon.To use the scrub, massage a small amount over your lips for 30 to 60 seconds, and wipe it off with a damp wash cloth.Put the scrub in the container with your finger so that you can easily close the lid.
Step 4: The honey and coconut oil should be mixed together.
The honey and coconut oil should be mixed in a small bowl.To blend the two together, use a spoon.You can use olive or jojoba oil if you don't have coconut oil.
Step 5: The brown sugar is mixed with it.
Brown sugar can be added when the honey and coconut oil are mixed.The scrub has a smooth texture when Stir the mixture until the sugar is fully incorporated.If you want to add more flavor to the scrub, you can mix in a few drops of almond extract.If the scrub is too thin, add more brown sugar at a time.If the scrub is too thick, mix in more honey a little at a time.
Step 6: Store the scrub in the fridge.
Place the scrub in a container with a lid when it's mixed to the right consistency.The scrub can be kept fresh by storing it in the refrigerator.Rub a small amount over your lips for at least 30 seconds to use the scrub.There is no need to rinse it off.You can just lick it off.
Step 7: The coconut oil, honey, and sugar should be mixed together.
Add coconut oil, honey, and sugar to a small bowl.When they form a thick paste, stir the ingredients together.The best oil for the scrub is virgin coconut oil.If you use a fork, it will be easier to mix the sugar with the coconut oil and honey.
Step 8: The oil should be added.
When the coconut oil mixture is fully blended, add 3 to 4 drops of the essential oil.Make sure the oil is mixed throughout the scrub by stirring well with the fork.You can substitute peppermint extract if you don't have essential oil.
Step 9: The scrub should be moved to a small container.
When the scrub is completely mixed, spoon it into a container that holds at least 1 ounce.You can use the scrub if you massage a small amount over your lips in a circular motion for 30 seconds.You can maximize the benefits of the scrub by following it with a lip balm.
Step 10: The coconut oil and honey should be combined.
In a small bowl, add coconut oil and honey.The ingredients are fully blended.If you don't have coconut oil, you can substitute olive oil.
Step 11: Add the brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice.
When the coconut oil and honey are blended, you can add brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice.When all of the ingredients are fully incorporated, mix the scrub well.If you want your scrub to have a stronger flavor, you can add more pumpkin pie spice.You don't have to change the texture of the scrub.
Step 12: The scrub should be kept in a jar.
Use a spoon to put in a small jar once you are happy with the texture and flavor of the scrub.If you want to use the scrub on your lips, scoop out a small amount with your finger.Follow up with a lip balm.