Monday, February 14, 2011

DIY: Sweet Lip Scrub

Chapped, flaky lips? Make this scrub! There are only 2 ingredients and most everyone has them! So it's practically free! And it really helps heal chapped lips. 


All you need:

  • Sugar
  • Olive Oil
What to do:
You only need a tiny bit for this so about 2 teaspoons of sugar and a few drops of oil are necessary. Put your sugar into a small bowl and slowly add the oil a few drops at a time. Then work it into a pasty consistency. Apply a small amount to your lips and rub them together for about a minute. You want to use this over a sink or in the shower [my preference] because it does get messy. Afterwards apply your favorite lip balm. Mine are Aquafina Hydrating Lip Balms or Burts Bees Medicated Lip Balm. [You can get either for less than $3 @ Target or Walmart!] :)


How it works:
The sugar exfoliates the dead skin that people often pick at. That leaves lips feeling painful and raw. This will gently remove the skin leaving them feeling soft and smooth. The olive oil moisturizes them which will help prevent them from drying out again. You can use this as often or as little as you want. It won't harm your lips or rub them raw so it's fine to use daily. 

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