Come on in ladies, harmattan is fast approaching and we’ve got some awesome DIY lip scrubs to keep your lips crack free. And we’re making them all with honey!
Honey listen, DIY lip scrubs are easy to make. As long as you have the right ingredients and are willing to work with imagination, you can achieve them and more.
So why honey? First of all, honey has amazing antibacterial properties. It can help treat those pesky blackheads that hang around your lip while taking care of other skin issues. It is also great with soothing and moisturizing the skin while giving your lip colour a complexion boost. With these 3 DIY lip scrubs, you’ll have scrumptious lips for the mistletoe (*wink) and family photos.
Check them out!
Coconut oil & honey lip scrub
(Photo: Hair Spray and High Heels)
Kick things off by combining 4 powerhouses – coconut oil, honey, sugar and water. The coconut oil brings the added moisture while the sugar exfoliates the dead skin away.
To make, pour 1 tablespoon of honey in a bowl and add a tablespoon of coconut oil. Mix them together until well blended. If you encounter some lumps in the mix, you can microwave for 10 secs to loosen them up. After this, add 2 tablespoons of sugar and finish off with half a tablespoon of lukewarm water.
Ensure to scrub your lips with this for 1-2 minutes and follow up with a lip balm after rinsing. This mix can last about 2 weeks in a fridge so you can use it all harmattan long.
Brown sugar and honey lip scrub
(Photo: The Wonder Forest)
This scrub is a dream because of how simple it is. You’d need honey, brown and white sugar and some olive oil. The olive oil adds extra moisture to the honey, and the sugars add the exfoliating agent.
Simply add 1 tablespoon of brown & white sugar and honey together with half a tablespoon of olive oil. Mix them all together and it’s ready for use. Scrub your lips with this for 1-2 minutes each time, followed up with a lip balm after rinsing.
Cinnamon and honey lip scrub
(Photo: StyleCaster)
Give your lips a zing with this spicy DIY lip scrub. Combine brown sugar, coconut oil, honey and cinnamon powder to create this powerful scrub. The cinnamon is great for healing & plumping cracked lips and has exfoliating properties too. The brown sugar is packed with sizeable grains to scrub away dead skin and reveal new skin. And the coconut oil and honey work together to deliver powerful moisturizing benefits.
Making it is simple. Mix 2 tablespoons of brown sugar with a tablespoon each of honey, olive oil and cinnamon. When they’re mixed in well (place in a jar for easy access). Use this lip scrub for 1-2 minutes, rubbing your lips in a circular motion. Rinse off and follow up with a lip balm.
Want more uses for honey? Check out how honey can enhance your skin here.
(Featured Image Credit: The Wonder Forest)