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Winter brings a number of problems related to skin and hair. However, one of the most common problems of all is chapped lips. Chapped lips during winters not only makes you feel irritated but even does a lot of other things. Irrespective of the number of chemical-based lip products that are available in the market, it is always better to adopt homemade lip scrubs instead of cosmetic remedies. So, here are a few very effective and pocket-friendly lip scrubs you can prepare at home.
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For making brown sugar and honey scrub, mix about 1 tablespoon brown sugar with 1 squirt of honey (just enough to mix with brown sugar and make a paste) and also add 1 drop of vanilla. Mix all ingredients together thoroughly and store up to a month in a glass jar or tub with a lid.
To apply: Rub scrub into lips and exfoliate gently. Let it sit for a minute or two, then rinse off with warm water. Apply a generous slather of lip balm afterwards to rehydrate lips. Use 1 or 2 times weekly and reap the benefits of this best lip scrub.
To make coconut sugar lip scrub, all you have to do is mix 2 tablespoons of softened coconut oil, 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 tablespoon honey. Mix these ingredients in a small bowl until grainy paste forms. Store in a glass jar in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks.
To apply: Spread the coconut sugar scrub over lips and gently massage for 5 minutes, rinse thoroughly with warm water and apply a hydrating lip moisturizing product.
A chocolate lip scrub mask is effective for both dark and pink lips. And for making this, you have to mix the following: 3 tablespoons white granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract and 1 small drizzle of honey. Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl until a gritty chocolate paste forms. If too thin, add additional sugar; if too thick, add additional olive oil and honey. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks.
To apply: Swab the lips with a thick glob of chocolate scrub masque and leave on for up to 5 minutes. Rinse off thoroughly with warm water and apply a light coating of lip balm or petroleum jelly.
Coffee powder lip scrub is an effective winter lip care that goes best with all types of lips. You need to mix 1 tbsp of each honey and coffee powder in a bowl to make this winter lip scrub. Mix both the ingredients well.
To apply: Use this scrub for your lips while massaging gently in a circular motion for 2 minutes. Wash your lips with lukewarm water and follow with a good quality lip balm to keep your chapped lips hydrated and smooth.
What more can we ask when we are treated with the aroma of rose with this milk and rose petal lip scrub. So, to make this take 10-20 petals of the rose with a little quantity of milk in a small bowl. Crush the rose petals in it.
To apply: Take a small amount of these homemade lip scrubs to apply to your dry lips. After 2 minutes wash your lips with lukewarm water and apply lip balm to keep your lips hydrated.
You will need only 1 tsp of olive oil, 1 tsp of vitamin E, 1 tbsp of brown sugar, and 1 tbsp of organic honey to get rid of chapped lips. Blend all the ingredients in a bowl.
To apply: Apply this scrub on your dry lips to remove dull skin. Make sure you are applying a lip balm after using this remedy to get smooth and beautiful lips.
Another homemade lip scrub for winters is the combination of sugar and cinnamon. Both the ingredients would be readily available in your kitchen as the sugar helps in making a variety of sweet dishes along with tea. Cinnamon is also a wonderful spice that adds flavour to Indian dishes. You have to make a cinnamon stick and add a spoon to it in a small container. Also, add white sugar to it and mix them with a little honey.
To apply: Apply it over your lips and slowly rub your lips with your fingertips. Now wash it and see the difference.
Olive oil and brown sugar lip balm is another sugar lip scrub. You need to take a spoon of brown sugar and make it powder. Thereafter you have to take 2 spoons of olive oil. Mix both the ingredients together and apply to your lips.
To apply: Use your fingertips over your lips and slowly rub them. This will remove the entire dead skin layer. The process of exfoliation will persist for a long time to stay away from the dead skin layer.
It is quite easy to get baking powder in your kitchen. Amazingly wonderful applications can be made with the help of baking powder as well as lemon. You also need to add honey within the process. Yes, the combination will be half spoon of baking powder, half a spoon of lemon juice and a single spoon of honey. Mix them all really well
To apply: Apply them over your lips and use them over your lips and use fingers to rub them over your lips.
Ginger and honey are great for treating chapped lips. And to make this effective lip scrub, first of all, place the mixing bowl on an even surface. Now add the grated piece of ginger to it. Slowly add sugar and honey. Now take a spoon to mix all the ingredients well. Once a thick gel-like appearance is formed apply it over your lips.
To apply: Gently apply it over your lips. This will take the lifeless skin away from the lips. Keep it for 20 minutes. Then wash it off with the damp cloth. You can see your lips have become soft and smooth. If you feel sugar is too harsh for your lips try this.
So, make the best use of these effective lip scrubs for winters and treat your chapped lips in the best possible way.
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