Exfoliating the lips is a fundamental act of lip cleaning so that the cells renew the tissue and prevent dryness.
Almost no one has the habit of exfoliating their lips. Worse still, sometimes the discovery of this need comes late and cleaning your lips shows how important it is to highlight the tinted lipstick on your dressing table. Just like the rest of the body, the tissue in the mouth also needs a stimulus to renew cells and give the region a new appearance.
Have you ever stopped to notice how sensitive your lip mucosa is and how different it is from other tissues in your body? That’s why lips deserve extra attention. Weather agents are the biggest health villains and can end up damaging the place a lot if extra care is not taken with protection.
In general, one of the ways to maintain the organ’s health is to practice lip exfoliation weekly. This way you will be helping 100% with cell renewal. There are several special recipes for this and we have selected some very homemade ones to start the new routine in your home.
What is lip exfoliation for?
There are countless benefits of lip exfoliation. Cleansing your lips works according to the same logic as what we already do with the rest of our body. The lip region often ends up suffering from low humidity, sun exposure, and excessive cold, causing the tissue to dry out.
Normally, in these times, we make do with good old cocoa, but that’s not the only guarantee of your mouth’s health. Dehydration causes lip peeling, which obstructs the pathways for cell renewal. This is exactly where the function of exfoliation comes in, because it helps to remove dead waste, making room for the living.
This way, your lips will be soft and pink as they always should be. Furthermore, the habit helps to get rid of the famous dark lips, the result of several internal and external actions. Therefore, never forget to take good care of all parts of your body, without exception.
Exfoliation and dry lips
It is always horribly painful when we come across chapped lips. Initially, the desire is to transfer all possible cosmetics to the region all at once. But, calm down! This is not the best solution. The real formula for getting rid of dry lips is exfoliation and there are several ways to do this.
So it’s time to say enough about the millions of times we run our tongues across our lips to get lubricated. This doesn’t do any good, as the real action is to make your mouth even drier. Another biggest mistake that happens and that exfoliation can solve is the act of removing loose hairs on the bottom and top.
The almost automatic habit is terrible, as it can hurt your lips even more. The best thing to do is to gradually remove these remains by exfoliating your lips. So, pay close attention as the world of aesthetics and discoveries presents us with zillions of recipes to do this good for your lips.
Types of lip scrubs
Sometimes, the recipe for lip scrub is closer than you imagined. With just a few ingredients, you can make your aesthetic product perfectly and ultimately meet your needs. Anyway, just take a look at the list below and take the health of your lips into consideration.
Lip scrub with sugar and honey
At first, the first basic recipe on our list is sugar with honey. This food provides benefits beyond what we usually consume. In general, its application to the skin, especially the lips, provides deep cleansing of pores and reduces those annoying signs of aging.
Ingredients
- 1 spoon of honey
- half a spoon of sugar
Preparation and application method
First look for a container that is easy to handle and stir. Pour both ingredients and mix well until the sugar is evenly distributed. Then apply it over the mouth and make circular movements so that the lip exfoliation is effective and achieves its objective. Just 5 minutes of movement is enough.
After that, repeat this super simple homemade procedure 3 times a week. There are no contraindications, however the only advice is not to press your finger too much when rubbing, as this could end up damaging your lips due to the grains present in the mixture. Furthermore, just enjoy the results.
Coffee lip scrub
The most popular and well-known lip scrub recipe in the world is the one made from coffee powder. Lip cleansing using this ingredient is perfect, because its small grains can reach deep into the pores. The entry of the particles helps a lot in removing dead cells from the tissue, in addition to having a sensational anti-inflammatory effect.
In other words, if you have that unpleasant wound caused by drought, coffee is essential to provide you with the fastest and most efficient cure. Still highlighting the benefits of this recipe’s lip exfoliation, the strong point is also the elimination of unpleasant smells that may be surrounding the region.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon of coffee
- half a teaspoon of moisturizing cream
Preparation and application method
The first step, as always, is mainly mixing. After mixing and realizing that the ingredients are in harmony, apply it to your lips and massage lightly. Once done, wash it well so there are no grains in your mouth and that’s it. The ideal is to apply it more than once a week, as it doesn’t take much time and the new cells will be able to act freely in your lip cleansing.
Salt lip scrub
Who knew that even salt would be another ally of lip exfoliation. The tiny particles are essential for the necessary lip cleansing effect. Therefore, if the other recipes are not available, do not leave this moment of care aside, because it will be essential for the health of your lips.
The most interesting thing is that salt mainly stimulates blood circulation during lip exfoliation. It is through this action that cell renewal becomes possible. Another important feature is the element’s ability to open pores more than any other ingredient. That is, with open pores the cleaning reach is much deeper.
Ingredients
- a teaspoon of salt
- almond oil
Preparation and application method
First separate a container. It could even be a small cap. Pour in a drizzle of almond oil and a spoonful of salt, mix and then apply to your lips. Move your fingers well over your mouth and gently massage the area. Finally, when finished, wash it well to avoid the salty taste and repeat the procedure about 2 more times a week.
Lip scrub with baking soda
You know those stains that cause an unpleasant color, leaving your lips dark? Baking soda is ideal for cleaning lips and will return the healthy pink color to your mouth. Furthermore, combining the element with a little water promotes exfoliation of the lips in layers. However, you need to be careful, as it is not recommended to be applied to areas with injuries.
Ingredients
- A teaspoon of bicarbonate
- water
Preparation and application method
In just a few minutes your natural exfoliant will be ready to use. Place the baking soda in a small cup and add a drop of water, continue doing this until it forms a paste. Then apply it over your lips and spread. Rinse until the contents come out and see how much better they look.
Lip scrub with balm
When it comes to revitalization and hydration, the balm-based lip scrub ranks first in terms of quality. Its active ingredient not only removes the remains of skin around the mouth but also softens expression lines and gives a softer touch to the lips.
Ingredients
Preparation and application method
This cosmetic comes ready to use, that is, it is not a preparation for just exfoliating the lips. If your product is not a stick, just dab a little with your finger over your mouth and spread as usual. Finally, the cosmetic does not need to be washed and the indication for constant use is at least twice a week.
Peppermint lip scrub
Lip cleansing itself is already a little aggressive for the skin, especially when the lips are already fragile. Therefore, there is nothing better than mint to alleviate everyday abuse and leave your skin feeling calm and refreshing. The vegetable is a great antioxidant and considerably alleviates cases of itching and inflammation.
Ingredients
- honey (1 teaspoon)
- sugar (1 teaspoon)
- 1 spoon of olive oil
- 1 drop of mint
Preparation and application method
At first, moisten your lips before applying the content. Preferably this can be done with a little warm water and a cloth. Meanwhile, mix all the ingredients somewhere you can store them later. Finally, spread it over your lips and let it act for 5 minutes.
Coconut lip scrub
The benefits of coconut oil for the skin are unimaginable, as long as it is not exposed to the sun during application. The first of the actions promoted by coconut is the elasticity of the skin, that is, the action on its collagens. The natural lip exfoliation made from this ingredient leaves the tissue well hydrated and ready to face especially the driest periods.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons with coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 1 spoon of honey
Preparation and application method
The quantities are larger, because the lip exfoliation recipe is not made for just one application. Therefore, prioritize a container with a lid so you can store it after the first use. Now, preparation is easy, as you just need to mix all the ingredients until it forms a paste and then apply it to your lips, massaging it. Finally, rinse well and be sure to moisturize when the procedure is finished.
Chocolate lip scrub
For those who don’t want to waste time preparing the mixture for today’s recipe, it is possible to find the ready-made product in stores. Now, if the urgency is greater and the conditions are not very accessible, it is not impossible to perform your lip exfoliation. Just separate the following items and clean your lips.
Ingredients
- 3 spoons of sugar
- a spoonful of cocoa powder
- 2 spoons of olive oil
- 1 spoon of almond oil
- a drizzle of honey
Preparation and application method
The first step is to make that basic mixture until everything is, as far as possible, homogeneous. The final appearance is very similar to a chocolate brigadeiro. Make sure the paste formed has a lot of grain, otherwise add a little more sugar to get the exfoliation particles.
Unlike other massage methods, the recommended way to prepare it is to leave it on the lips for around 5 minutes. There is no need to touch it, just stay in contact with the skin for the stipulated time. Finally, wash well with warm water to remove the dampness and finish with your preferred moisturizer.
What to do after lip exfoliation?
Whatever you choose from the recipes above, never, ever forget to moisturize your lips briefly. Lip exfoliation is great for opening pores and soon after application, the skin absorbs even more of the nutrients deposited. Therefore, the action will be much more powerful than before exfoliation.
Another observation is regarding lip exfoliation with coconut oil. We emphasize again that it is not advisable to go out in the sun while you have the product in your mouth. The oil-based paste can cause burns, but if done correctly it is one of the most powerful forms of lip cleaning.
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