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How to Exfoliate Your Lips With A Mint Sugar Scrub

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Exfoliate Your Lips With A Mint Sugar Scrub

Cooler weather can wreak havoc on your lips.
Don't let chapped, flaky lips make you less kissable. Try this sweet little scrub that's guaranteed to soften and exfoliate your lips. Does this Spark an idea?

Things You'll Need

  • olive oil
  • sugar
  • honey
  • water
  • 1 drop peppermint oil
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Instructions

    • 1

      Mix together one quarter cup sugar, peppermint oil, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add a little water, enough to make a paste.

    • 2

      Hold a warm, wet washcloth over lips for a few minutes, to soften dead skin. Rub a small amount of the scrub over lips using gentle, circular motion. Rub for about a minute, but not long enough to irritate.

    • 3

      Rinse off the scrub with the warm, wet washcloth. Follow up with your favorite chap stick.

Tips & Warnings

  • Be sure to drink plenty of water in order to avoid chapped lips.

  • Use lip balm that includes a sunscreen to protect from the sun.

  • Leave out the peppermint if you are allergic or notice any sensitivity.

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Comments

  • Christen Henderson Oct 27, 2008
    Sounds good! I'll have to try it.
  • Susanh Oct 14, 2008
    A mint sugar scrub sounds lovely. Natural too, which is a real plus.

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