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Home made Lip Scrubs

Lip scrubs are a must in everyone's lip routine.

By exfoliating with a natural scrub, you’ll get rid of the top layer of skin that is often left dry from the sun, exposing a new soft lip that allows for better penetration of hydrating products (like lip balm) and makes your favourite lipsticks go on smoother and last longer.

Beauty ingredients:

1 tablespoon of organic coconut oil
2 tablespoons of brown sugar
1 tablespoon of organic honey
Small glass container with lid (try an old pot of lip gloss or baby food jar)
Bowl & spoon to mix ingredients

Method

Coconut oil’s consistency changes depending on the temperature—it liquefies when warmed and tends to separate and solidify at room temperature. Scoop out and use the solid portion of the coconut oil.

In your bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of coconut oil with 1 tablespoon of honey. Mix until you are left with a thick,and smooth consistency.

Coconut oil contains fatty acids and antioxidants that nourish your skin, while honey contains natural healing properties. Add two tablespoons of brown sugar to your base and mix until it is completely dissolved and forming a paste.

Transfer your lip scrub into a glass container with a lid. Make sure to label the jar and add the date so you can keep track of how long you’ve had it. And consider making it in small batches because homemade cosmetics lack the preservatives and don’t last very long. This lip scrub should last for approximately two weeks if you keep it refrigerated.

Before each use, let the scrub sit out and adjust to room temperature to soften up before applying to your lips. Using a generous amount, apply the scrub to your lips in a circular motion. Let it sit for 1-2 minutes and then remove with a warm washcloth. Apply your favourite moisturising lip treatment after each use to maximise the results of your freshly scrubbed lips.