Lip Scrub Archives

My lips have taken a real beating over the last week. The British weather really is designed to confuse and we get a reputation for always talking about it, but if you had weather that changed so frequently an so massively, you would too!!

This vegan lip scrub recipe’s secret is in the agave nectar (no honey needed!); it also contains vanilla extract for that delicious kick.

It’s easy-peasy to make your own version of wonderful lip scrub without any harsh chemicals, animal ingredients or artificial anything in 3 simple steps. Here’s a great, truly-natural tip to give you softer, more supple lips. Enjoy!

Vegan Lip Scrub Recipe

Ingredients:

2 tsp agave nectar (honey will work too)
2 tsp pure coconut oil
1 tbsp brown sugar
Vanilla extract to taste (optional)
Bowl
Fork
Spoon
Jar(s)
Label(s) and pen (optional)

Vegan Lip Scrub Instructions

DIRECTIONS:

Mix agave nectar and coconut oil in a small bowl.

Add brown sugar and gently combine.

If desired, add a few drops of vanilla extract and combine.

If a thicker consistency is desired, add more brown sugar and gently combine.

Scoop mixture into a small container and seal well.

If desired, label container.

TO APPLY:

Apply a dime-sized amount of the Vegan Lip Scrub Recipe to your lips and rub gently to exfoliate. You may wish to use a toothbrush to apply.
Rinse it off, wipe it off, or lick it off — it is completely edible!
Apply a moisturizing lip balm.
Use as often as needed.
Softly press mixture on lips in circular motion. The mixture will get into your mouth, but no worries. Everything is natural and edible and, not to mention, nutritious. Rinse with warm water and pat dry. DO NOT LICK LIPS!

DIY Brown Sugar Lip Scrub

November 30, 2012 by Carla Houston

I don’t know about you, but recently my lips have been getting unusually dry no matter how much chapstick or lip balm I use. I can’t really complain about freezing temperatures because that’s not really an issue in L.A., but I still think it’s caused by the weather constantly changing from cold to hot and back to cold again. The drying effects of my space heater and air conditioner (which have been running on a daily rotation) have not been helping either. I’ve realized that no amount of lip balm is really going to help without some proper exfoliation!

Here’s my recipe for a moisturizing brown sugar lip scrub that will help exfoliate your dry, chapped lips better than just using a washcloth. The brown sugar will remove dead skin while the olive oil and honey help restore lost moisture.

*Bonus: you most likely already have all of the ingredients at home and this is much cheaper than just buying a manufactured lip scrub from Sephora.

Brown Sugar Lip Scrub Recipe

Ingredients:

1 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. olive oil
1 tsp. honey
squeeze of lip balm

Brown Sugar Lip Scrub Instructions

Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl and mix together until it forms a thick, sugary paste. I added some Rosebud Salve Lip Balm mainly to get rid of it…I’m not really a huge fan but it went well in this scrub!

Massage a generous amount of the scrub onto your lips in a circular motion to remove dry, dead skin. Be careful not to scrub too hard. It should not hurt or scratch your lips.

Wash the scrub off using warm water and then apply your favorite lip balm or chapstick to help lock in the moisture.

End result: It completely exfoliated my lips and left them feeling much smoother and less dry. Weekly use before bed will help keep lips consistently smooth and moisturized.

(notes: If you have a little pot of lip balm that you don’t really use/like you could just make the lip scrub with that balm and keep it in that pot for about a month)