How to Remove Dry Skin from Lips

Sometimes it can be impossible to correct dry skin on the lips only moisturizers. There is an easy step you can perform daily if needed, so you can quickly be on the road to having a more supple and soft kisser.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Lips
• Face Scrub
• A Toothbrush (separate from the one you use on your teeth)
• A Warm Washcloth

1. Wet a clean washcloth with very warm water and apply it to your lips. Hold the washcloth in place for one to two minutes.

2. Remove the washcloth and set aside, then dab a small amount of daily face scrub on your lips.

3. Wet the toothbrush that was chosen to use on the lips and then gently scrub them using small circular motions. Scrub lips for approximately 20-30 seconds and then rinse the toothbrush clean.

4. Wet the washcloth once again with warm water and remove the remaining face scrub from the lips. Follow up by gently splashing tepid water on the lips until any traces of the face scrubs has been washed away.

5. Gently pat the lips dry with a clean towel and then apply your favorite lip emollient, such as lip balm, petroleum jelly, or olive oil.

Tips & Warnings

• If you do not use face scrub, you can make your own natural scrub by combining olive oil with sugar or salt; just try not to ingest the scrub.
• If your lips are cracked or bleeding, do not exfoliate until they have healed.