Coffee is a good way to keep your lips soft and plump. It helps remove dead skin from your lips. Tap to read how to make DIY homemade coffee lip balm for softer lips.
Ingredients
One tablespoon of coffee powder, one tablespoon of petroleum jelly, one tablespoon of coconut oil, one tablespoon of cocoa butter, and one capsule of vitamin E oil.
Mix
Add cocoa butter, petroleum jelly, and coconut oil to the coffee powder. Combine these well together.
Heat ingredients
Melt these ingredients in the microwave for 15-20 seconds, until all the ingredients are melted. Use the double boiler method to do so.
Add vitamin E
Now, add one capsule of vitamin E oil to this. Stir thoroughly. Glycerin can be substituted for the vitamin E.
Strain
Strain this mixture using a sieve or meshcloth. This will give you a smooth texture and get rid of coffee granules.
Store
Spoon this mixture into a tiny glass container. Allow it to set in the refrigerator for half an hour. Use this throughout the day for soft and plumped lips.
Information credits
As per ResearchGate, coffee helps exfoliate the lips, and coconut oil helps keep lips moisturised.
Conclusion
This is an easy recipe to make homemade coffee lip balm. However, it is advisable to do a patch test before using it.