Homemade Lip Scrub for Soft, Kissable Lips

What’s stopping you from trying a homemade lip scrub? I’ll show you how to whip up this lavender lip scrub recipe in minutes for soft, kissable lips!

Between daily sun exposure, chilly winds, and just plain life, our lips can succumb to the elements—leaving them dry, cracked, and anything but comfortable. But, there’s more to the problem beneath the surface.

What makes dry lips worse, leading to extremely dry lips? Unlike other areas of our skin, lips don’t contain oil glands (source). Therefore, dry, chapped, or cracked lips are a common skin issue.

Plus, a few factors can increase the chance of having dry lips, as well as worsen the condition, such as:

• Dehydration
• Frequent Sun Exposure
• Lack of Humidity
• Cold Weather
• Excessive Licking

Once you know what’s causing the problem, you can begin to smooth things over (literally 😉) with a little help.

The good news is you don’t need to buy expensive beauty products to get started! Simply begin reducing the underlying cause and add lip care to your routine.

Just one easy step can make all the difference in keeping your lips soft and kissable.

This homemade lip scrub is proof that a small remedy can go a long way. It’s easy, effective, and perfect for year-round soft lips. Why not give it a try today!

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How do you get soft lips fast?

If you’re dealing with dry or cracked lips, you’ll want to soften them as fast as you can!

First, consider the culprit. If you’re frequently outside in cold temperatures, wrap your mouth with a scarf before venturing outdoors. If it’s dehydration, find ways to drink more water. An insulated water bottle you can carry with you throughout the day helps with this.

As for sun exposure, try wearing a hat that shades your face from the sun. But if there’s one thing you can do to soften lips fast, it’s a lip scrub!

By using a simple, homemade lip scrub you can gently buff away shed dead skin cells, so your lips can actually abosrb moisture.

And applying a lip balm throughout the day helps thoroughly moisturize the skin and decrease drying effects. Use my recipe for Lemon Chamomile Lip Balm to keep your lips extra soft.

What Can’t A Simple, Homemade Lip Scrub Do?

Exfoliate and moisturize at once with a natural lip scrub recipe. Quick, affordable, and oh-so effective! (Plus, it makes your lipstick last longer and glide on like a dream.)

By using the right ingredients, you can soften your lips quickly. What softens lips naturally? Here’s a detailed list of healthy ingredients you can rely on!

1. Natural Sugar

Sugar works well as a gentle natural exfoliant for delicate skin compared to salt. Natural sugars such as coconut sugar, brown sugar, and pure cane sugar are a must-have for creating sugar scrubs.

In fact, it’s a key ingredient for homemade lip scrubs because it contains glycolic acid, which helps condition and protect the skin.

2. Essential Oil

Often used for their scent, essential oils are packed full of therapeutic properties. Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) in this recipe is likely one of the most popular and versatile herbs. From skin care products to relaxing routines, this herb can infuse many areas of your life.

Lavender’s antibacterial and antiseptic properties are useful for dry, cracked, or peeling lips as it soothes pain and aids healing (Foster, 1993; McIntyre, 1996).  (Don’t miss my 10 must-have essential oils for home and beauty here.)

3. Honey

It’s not just another tasty, sweet addition to a lip scrub – raw honey is amazing for the skin! It is antibacterial, a natural humectant that draws in moisture, and full of antioxidants.

I use honey in homemade lip scrubs and lip balms to moisturize, soften, and soothe dry lips.  

4. Fresh And Dried Herbs

While fresh herbs are wonderful to work with, dried herbs are just as beneficial. So, if you don’t have a green thumb, opt for dried options. The dried lavender buds in this DIY lip scrub recipe work as an additional exfoliator.

5. Coconut Oil

Known to have antimicrobial benefits when used internally and externally (Mercola, 2016), coconut oil has intense moisturizing benefits for the skin. It is a saturated fat that melts and absorbs into the skin rapidly. All of which makes it great for improving dry, cracked lips!

Learn more about using carrier oils with the Oils By Skin Type Chart in the Simple Living Library.

How To Use A Lip Scrub To Exfoliate Lips and Remove Dead Skin

Soft, kissable lips are just a scrub away! This quick and gentle homemade remedy will leave your lips smooth and refreshed. So, follow these steps to gently remove dead skin from lips, all the while moisturizing and repairing the skin with conditioning ingredients.

1. Wash your hands and use a slightly warm washcloth to remove any lipstick.
2. Then use a small lip spatula or spoon to scoop about 1/8 teaspoon of the DIY scrub onto your fingertips. (Avoid putting your fingers in the scrub.)
3. To slough away the top layer of dry skin, apply the lip scrub with two fingertips to your lips by softly patting, like blotting lipstick.
4. Next, gently rub the scrub in a circular motion with your fingertips, removing dry, dead skin cells.
5. Rinse with water over the sink or softly wipe clean with a damp, warm washcloth. Pat dry and apply lip balm to lock in the moisture.

I know you’ll love feeling and seeing the fast, visible results. Get started now with a simple homemade lip scrub anyone can create!

5-Minute Homemade Lip Scrub for Dry, Cracked Lips

Don’t buy another overpriced lip scrub—make your own! This DIY lip care recipe is easy, effective, and takes a mere five minutes to create.

How to Make A Lavender Lip Scrub:

1. Add 2 tablespoons of coconut oil to 2 teaspoons of raw honey in a small glass prep bowl. Use a mini whisk to blend.
2. Then add 1 tablespoon of pure cane sugar to the mixture and whisk until a scrub forms.
3. Next, add 4 drops of lavender essential oil and 1 teaspoon of lavender buds. Blend with a fork into the scrub.
4. Last, spoon the lavender scrub into 4 lip scrub pots.

Now, what’s stopping you from adding a homemade lip scrub to your skincare regimen? Whip up this recipe in less than five minutes for soft, kissable lips!

References:
Moore, Kristen. (2017, December). What Causes Chapped Lips? Retrieved from https://www.healthline.com/symptom/chapped-lips

Foster, Steven. (1993). Herbal renaissance. Layton, UT: Peregrine Smith Books.

McIntyre, Anne. (1996). Flower power. New York, NY: Henry Holt and Company, Inc.

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