The skin on our lips is one of the thinnest skins on the body. The thinness of the skin and the lack of underlying fat tissue can lead to certain problems. Lips can crack and peel, especially in very hot or very cold and dry weather. These cracks and peeling can be bothersome and even painful. Therefore, it's important to take care of your lips frequently.
If you're someone who always keeps lip balm with you, great! The first and easiest step to achieving soft and healthy lips is to moisturize them frequently. Of course, applying a more detailed care routine from time to time is also very important for lip health.
In this article, we have a lip scrub recipe that will remove dead skin cells from your lips and also add fullness to them.
How to care for your lips?
As we mentioned, lips dry out, peel, and crack for many reasons. Extremely hot or cold weather isn't the only cause, of course. Even frequently licking your lips can lead to cracking. Additionally, a lack of humidity in your environment, and the use of air conditioners and heaters, can also cause dry lips . Therefore, it's important to apply lip balm frequently throughout the day.
At this point, you can try the different lip moisturizers from the Vaseline Lip Therapy range.
Additionally, you can remove dead skin cells from your lips and achieve softer lips by using a lip scrub 1-2 times a week. Here are a few homemade lip scrub recipes for you:
Cinnamon lip scrub recipe
This spring-scented lip scrub will help soften your lips while giving them a fuller look. Packed with powerful antioxidants, cinnamon's antibiotic properties help prevent peeling. Additionally, the warming effect of cinnamon will contribute to a fuller lip appearance. Of course, this fullness isn't permanent.
Materials you will need
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon raw honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
How to use it?
Mix the above ingredients thoroughly in a bowl. After cleaning your hands, apply the mixture to your lips using your fingers. Gently massage your lips in circular motions. After massaging for a few minutes, rinse thoroughly with warm water and don't forget to apply your moisturizer.
*If you have bleeding open sores or cracks on your lips, wait for them to heal before using a lip scrub. Harsh ingredients like sugar in scrubs can irritate the skin. Cinnamon can also cause a tingling sensation on your lips. This tingling will be temporary and perfectly normal. Don't be alarmed if you experience this sensation, but if it persists, discontinue use.
Important note: Do not use this recipe unless you are absolutely sure you are not allergic to any of the ingredients mentioned above. Even though the ingredients are natural, every skin type is different and may cause allergic reactions in some people. Therefore, you can check for allergies with a patch test before use.
After preparing the mixture, apply a small amount to the inside of your arm and leave it on for 24 hours. If you experience any itching or redness during this time, rinse thoroughly with plenty of water and discontinue use.