Every year, manufacturers of cosmetics are increasingly saving on cost, which is why they are starting to include more and more cheap chemical components. Silicones, parabens, flavors and other chemicals come to replace that provoke irritation and allergies, and besides, it often turns out to be useless.
The mucous lips have a delicate and sensitive surface, so not every industrial scrub can really be used to exfoliate. We suggest you take the situation into your own hands and independently prepare caring and soft peels based on natural products: sugar, honey, coffee, fruit acids and nutritious oils.
Below we give 10 proven recipes for lip scrubs that will help to delicately clean the sensitive area, to achieve a smooth and delicate surface in just a few minutes.
10. Cinnamon honey scrub
To prepare a soft spicy product you will need a teaspoon of the base: liquid or ghee honey (low quality can be), sugar (you can take classic beet or cane, fructose). In the prepared “molasses”, add turmeric and cinnamon on the tip of the knife, mix thoroughly. Spread the delicate scrub on your lips, gently rubbing and massaging for 10 minutes. Rinse with water and apply any nourishing or moisturizing cream. Caution: spices can cause a tingling sensation and tingling sensations, as well as provoke allergies. In case of unpleasant pain, wash off the scrub ahead of schedule.
9. Delicate oat scrub
For the preparation of a delicate cleanser, which is necessary for flaky, irritable and sensitive mucous membranes, it is better to use mucous porridge, and oatmeal in this regard is ideal. We need 1 tablespoon of porridge (preferably a special baby, rather than coarse flakes), the same amount of milk and a couple of drops of essential oil (for example, tea or ordinary roses). Grind the flakes in a coffee grinder or take ready-made dry porridge, mix with butter and milk, and then gently scrub the lip area for 10 seconds. Hold the product for another 3-5 minutes, then rinse. Oatmeal peeling is perfect for dry and cracked skin after frost.
8. Sicilian scrub
The tool with a strange name is indispensable for those who are allergic to beekeeping products, gluten, milk and other food ingredients. Using these components, you can earn itching and peeling of the epithelium, urticaria, and sometimes allergic rhinitis and massive swelling of the face. Sicilian scrub consists mainly of base care and emollient oils, and “extra” salt acts as an abrasive component. Just mix a teaspoon of salt, base vegetable oil (sesame, olive or linseed), caring (shea, coconut or peach), and then add a couple drops of bergamot ether (if you are not allergic). Apply on lips and gently massage for 20 seconds, then rinse.
7. Honey-mint scrub for lip volume
You want to have juicy magnificent lips with the effect of “kissed” - then a spicy honey-mint scrub will suit you perfectly. Shortly before the release or application of decorative cosmetics, prepare the following remedy: mix a teaspoon of sugar and honey, diluting with two drops of mint ether. Mix the scrub and rub the sponge, hold for several minutes (let it “pinch” the surface thoroughly). Rinse and apply makeup. Here you have the natural “filler” ready - and you don’t need to resort to injections.
6. Apple scrub for delicate skin
A scrub based on organic acids and antioxidants will protect damaged and weakened mucous membranes of the lips. We recommend such juicy peeling in summer and autumn, when a good harvest of natural apples is observed. Just crush the apple in a puree with a blender, then take a teaspoon of the mass, combining with the same amount of sugar and honey. To enhance local immunity and improve blood flow, add citrus or lemongrass essential oil to the scrub. Peel the lip skin for 15 seconds, no more (acids may begin to corrode the surface), rinse. After the procedure, be sure to moisturize or soften the skin with a protective balm with filters from UV rays.
5. Coffee and honey scrub with cocoa
Delicate and fragrant peeling before a date, which will leave a coffee aftertaste after a kiss. For lip skin care, take a teaspoon of ground cocoa and coffee, as well as liquid honey. Mix everything until smooth, and if you wish, you can strengthen it with emollient coconut, shea, macadamia oil, etc. Delicately scrub the skin for 20 seconds, then rinse. You can apply the care oil of the same coconut with the finale, which will soften the skin and reduce stress from a cleansing procedure.
4. Orange scrub on semolina
Fresh invigorating recipe for a summer mood. But in the heat, lip care is also important, especially when there is a harmful effect of dry winds and salty sea water. In order to moisturize and heal the cracked skin, take a tablespoon of semolina and combine with the oils: 3 drops of citrus ether, 2 drops of calendula, cinnamon and base oils (coconut, shea, etc.). Pre-soften the semolina in a tablespoon of orange juice. Apply the mass on the lips, massage a little, and then leave for a few minutes. The tingling effect of spices and citruses will tell you that you are on the right track - at this moment the blood rushes intensively to the area.
3. Coffee and almond scrub
Another variant of aromatic coffee scrub, but this time instead of honey, ground coffee (1 teaspoon) will be combined with base almond oil (1 tsp). Mix the product quickly, not allowing the coffee to dissolve, and carefully scrub the surface of the lips for 20-30 seconds. To soften and moisturize the epithelium, you can hold the scrub for another couple of minutes, then rinse off. Oil creates a protective film on the lips, therefore, to soften the surface, you can additionally apply hydro-gel.
2. Honey pepper scrub
Sensitive and seductive lips with a smooth surface are not fiction glossy magazines. An effective scrub can be prepared at home from absolutely “earthly” products, which can be found in the buffet and medicine cabinet. Take a teaspoon of sugar and liquid honey, add a pinch of cayenne or red pepper, add 5 drops of base oil (shea, grape, peach) and 1 drop of an oily solution of vitamin E. This “shock” composition will warm the skin of the lips, cleanse the keratinized layer and will provide good blood flow. Massage the epithelium with a scrub for no more than 15 seconds, hold for a minute until the effect of tingling and rinse.
1. Banana scrub "Tropic"
Such a delicious and original peeling is obtained, so hold on so as not to lick it off your lips! Take a teaspoon of mashed banana and any abrasive (sugar, salt), combine with 2 drops of citrus ether and 5 drops of base oil (shea, coconut). Add also 0.5 tsp. lemon fresh and mix. Apply the aromatic mass to the cleansed surface of the lips, massage for a couple of minutes and rinse with water. To soften a smooth and delicate surface, use a hygienic balm or base oil.
The elastic and even surface of the lips is an ideal base for decorative cosmetics. If you regularly peel the area, then cracks, dryness and peeling will not threaten you.