How to Remove Dry Skin from Lips

Make your lips soft with commonly found items.

Exfoliating your lips doesn't have to mean using commercial products. While these products have their benefits, they can also be expensive. Remove dry skin from your lips using common household products that you've likely got sitting in your pantry. Seal your newly-exfoliated lips with moisturizers built for your lips, though, to avoid having the moisturizer come off with your first sip of coffee or water.

Things You'll Need

• Washcloth
• Sugar
• Salt

Instructions

1. Soften your lips in preparation for exfoliation. Use either a washcloth rinsed in warm water or take a shower before exfoliating.

2. Mix 2 tablespoons of sugar or salt with warm water to form a paste.

3. Rub your lips gently with the paste, being careful not to rub too hard. Your lips should feel gently scrubbed, don't pull on them as you rub.

4. Rinse your lips with warm water to remove the scrub.

5. Pat your lips dry with a clean towel. Apply your favorite lip emollient, such as lip balm or petroleum jelly.

Tips & Warnings

• If your lips are cracked or bleeding, do not exfoliate until they have healed.

References

• Oralabs: Dry, Chapped Lips? Exfoliate Them