Homemade lip scrub: “say goodbye to dry lips”.

Lips are very delicate and tend to dry out easily because they have no sebaceous glands and no natural moisturising capacity. This is why caring for them with a homemade lip scrub and moisturiser is essential to avoid dry, chapped lips and expression lines at the corners of the lips.

In this article we share an easy, natural and effective homemade lip scrub with only 4 ingredients. We also tell you how to apply it, how often to apply it and how to complement it to increase its effectiveness even more. No more dry lips!

Is it necessary to exfoliate the lips?

Yes, although the lips are the forgotten ones when it comes to exfoliation, we will help to remove dead cells and prepare them to better absorb the subsequent moisturising balm or serum.

Benefits of a homemade lip scrub

1. Prevent premature ageing of the lip skin.
2. Reduce imperfections or blemishes caused by the sun or age. This will reduce premature ageing of the skin on your lips.
3. Juicier, moisturised and healthy looking lips.
4. Say goodbye to dead cells!

What is the best way to exfoliate lips?

Prepare a homemade lip scrub with 100% natural ingredients! Effective and no chemical ingredients to harm your skin.

How to make a homemade lip scrub? Just 3 ingredients!

To make this natural homemade lip scrub you only need 4 ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon coconut oil: will serve as a moisturiser.
• 1/2 teaspoon almond oil: provides moisturising and emollient action, i.e. in addition to moisturising, it has the ability to soothe dry skin on the lips.
• 5 teaspoons of brown sugar: the exfoliating agent responsible for removing dry, dead skin from the lips.
• 1/4 teaspoon raw honey: helps moisturise chapped lips and protects them from infection. It also acts as a gentle exfoliant and makes lip scrub application easier.

How to exfoliate my dry lips? Step by step

If you’re wondering how to exfoliate your lips at home easily, here’s your answer.

We explain the easiest and quickest step-by-step to say “goodbye” to dry lips:

1. Melt the coconut oil in a small bowl (microwave safe). Just heat for 10-15 seconds.
2. Add the almond oil. Stir.
3. When all the oils are mixed, add the brown or granulated sugar and mix. *(Use brown sugar if you want a softer exfoliation or granulated white sugar if you want a stronger lip exfoliation).
4. Finally, add honey to create a flexible consistency and easier application.
5. Add your lip scrub to a jar of lip balm to preserve it.

How to apply the homemade lip scrub?

1. Apply a small amount of lip scrub with a teaspoon or cosmetic spatula (do not use your finger, as you can get bacteria into the scrub).
2. Apply the lip scrub with your finger and rub on your lips gently for 30-60 seconds.
3. Rinse with lukewarm water and dry the lips with a clean towel.

How long does the homemade lip scrub last?

This natural lip scrub recipe can last up to 3 months. -Remember never to remove the scrub from the container directly with your fingers – this will shorten its shelf life and effectiveness.

If at any time you notice a change in its colour, general appearance or smell, it is time to discard it and make a new one.

How often should I use the homemade lip scrub?

It is recommended to use 1-2 times a week. Applying more than 2 times may cause slight skin irritation and is not necessary.

You can start by applying the lip scrub once a week and see how the appearance of your lips evolves. If you feel your lips are still dry, apply it twice a week.

2 EXTRA tips to improve the appearance of your lips

1. Want to maintain the health of your skin, hair and nails? These ingredients will help you:
2. Organic silicon: stimulates natural collagen production.
3. Vitamin E: antioxidant agent that prevents premature skin ageing and protects against free radicals.
4. Selenium: its role as a cell protector and against oxidative damage.

Supplements such as Silicium G7 Beauty offer a combination of these functional ingredients that will bring you the following benefits:

• Hardens nails and enhances nail growth.
• Strengthens hair.
• Moisturises and restructures the skin.
• It slows down ageing.
• Reduces facial blemishes caused by UV rays.

2. Apply lip moisturiser afterwards:

There are numerous moisturising lip treatments that you can apply daily and after the homemade lip scrub.

Some interesting ingredients for lip moisturising are hyaluronic acid, shea butter, organic almond oil, peptides or squalane, which provide moisture and fatty acids with repairing function.

From now on, don’t forget to exfoliate your lips!

If you like your lips soft and healthy, you’ll love the homemade lip scrub in this article. As a lip scrub made with only natural ingredients, you’ll notice how it softens dry, flaky lips, and will also help the moisturising ingredients absorb better afterwards. This scrub has an emollient part (oils and honey) that softens and moisturises the skin on your lips and an exfoliating part (brown sugar).

As you can see, using a lip scrub is vital for soft, healthy lips. Factors such as cold weather, excessive sun, heat or dry air absorb too much moisture from our lips, giving them a dry, unhealthy appearance and an uncomfortable, tight feeling. Exfoliating the lips regularly ensures the removal of dead skin cells, allowing you to enjoy supple, soft and plump lips.