Homemade Lip Scrub: Just 3 Ingredients!
I've always had really dry lips, even when I've hydrated sufficiently (as you should always do!). The dry skin on my lips gets really irritating and I start making a habit of picking it with my teeth, even though that does even further damage.
So, to take good care of my lips, I try to exfoliate every so often so that my lips feel smooth and moisturized. Lip exfoliants can get unnecessarily pricey, and for that reason, I made my own scrub with household items found in many kitchens (and bathrooms)! My inspiration came from one of Michelle Phan's videos, but I tweaked it a bit to fit my own needs, which is what you can do when you make your own scrub.
BEFORE
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| Even after taking a shower, you can still see that my lips are dry and on the verge of cracking. |
AFTER
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| Lips are smooth and ready for any part of the day. |
The 3 ingredients I used were: sugar, honey, and Aquaphor. You will also need measuring spoons and an empty container.
I used a shotglass instead of a makeup container, but the container would be great if you can close it so you can keep it with your other makeup accessories and use it when you need it. Amazon has a cute container that's $10-12 for 10 pieces with color options of green or translucent. Many of the containers I found online came in bulk, and those that came in 3-5 sets were usually a little more expensive, so think about your options!
Instead of Aquaphor, you can use any Vaseline-type ingredient that you have in your home. I've had Aquaphor since my third tattoo in 2013, so I figured I'd put it to use again! It's best if you use granulated sugar instead of powdered sugar, though, since the sugar is the main ingredient that acts as the actual scrub and wipes away the dry skin when you rub it on.
My measurements: 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1/4 teaspoon Aquaphor. The measurements you can have fun with and adjust to your desire. It's quite simple to eyeball it, too. If you're using a squirting Vaseline bottle, just one small squirt should be good enough. I would actually prefer a squirting bottle to avoid the hassle and messiness of getting it off of the measuring spoon and into your container.
Before you apply it to your lips, you need to wipe away any excess skin. What I usually do is take my toothbrush, run it under cold water, and then start brushing my lips. It's a weird sensation, but when you're done, it feels pretty cool. I wipe my lips with a dry cloth, then apply the scrub.
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| Apply to lips with fingers as if applying lip gloss. |
Use a sweeping motion from each end of the lips to the other to make sure the sugar rubs away the dry skin, while the honey and Aquaphor moisturizes. The rubbing should take less than a minute and should cover the entire surface of the lips. The honey also makes the smell pleasing. Wipe it away with a napkin after you've done the top and bottom of your lips. Use your regular lip balm and apply lipstick (optional).
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| Optional step: Add some color! |
Finally, you are on your way! It's so easy to exfoliate, you can do it right before going out or meeting with someone. Make this a routine in your schedule, especially during your makeup preparation, and your lips will always be soft and smooth, ready for anything (and anyone)!
Do you have your own lip scrub recipe? I'd love to try it!
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