Just like our skin, our lips also need care and hydration. Lips need more care as they lack oil glands making them more prone to dryness. Here are some DIY homemade lip scrubs to help you achieve naturally soft and hydrated lips. Tap to read!
Honey-Cinnamon Lip Scrub
Honey and cinnamon reduce inflammation and boost circulation. Mix half a teaspoon of cinnamon with one teaspoon of honey, apply for 10 minutes, and rinse for soft lips.
Honey-Sugar Lip Scrub
Sugar exfoliates while honey hydrates the lips. Mix two teaspoons of sugar with one teaspoon honey, scrub gently, leave for 10 minutes, then rinse off to remove dryness and keep lips hydrated.
Lemon, Sea salt, and Coconut Oil Scrub
This vitamin C-rich, antioxidant scrub removes dead skin cells. Mix the juice of one lemon with one teaspoon of coconut oil and half a teaspoon of salt and scrub gently. Then rinse for smooth, moisturised lips.
Almond Oil-Orange Peel
This helps with discoloured and dark lips. Grind dried orange peel until powdered. Add 3-4 drops of almond oil to it and scrub gently. It will make the lips pink and moisturised.
Olive Oil and Coffee Scrub
Coffee is rich in antioxidants while olive oil is a great moisturiser. Mix two teaspoons of coffee with one teaspoon of olive oil, for moisturised and soft lips.
Information Credits
According to PubMed, coffee, honey, cinnamon, and other ingredients are rich in antioxidants with anti-inflammatory and moisturising properties that keep lips hydrated and soft. It is advisable to consult a dermatologist before applying anything.