DIY Lip Balms and Scrubs: Soft and Smooth Naturally

Pamper your lips with these natural, homemade balms and scrubs that hydrate and exfoliate without any harsh chemicals.

 **Simple Hydrating Lip Balm**

A nourishing balm to keep your lips soft and moisturized.

**Ingredients**:

- 2 tablespoons beeswax pellets

- 2 tablespoons coconut oil

- 1 tablespoon shea butter or cocoa butter

- 5-10 drops essential oil (e.g., peppermint or vanilla)

- A small container or lip balm tubes

**Steps**:

1. Melt the beeswax, coconut oil, and shea butter in a double boiler over low heat.

2. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in your chosen essential oil.

3. Pour the mixture into lip balm tubes or small containers while still warm.

4. Let it cool and solidify completely before using.

**Benefits**:

- Beeswax locks in moisture and creates a protective barrier.

- Coconut oil and shea butter deeply hydrate and soften the lips.

 **Brown Sugar Lip Scrub**

A gentle exfoliator to remove dry, flaky skin from your lips.

**Ingredients**:

- 1 tablespoon brown sugar

- 1 teaspoon honey

- 1 teaspoon olive oil

**Steps**:

1. Mix the brown sugar, honey, and olive oil in a small bowl until it forms a paste.

2. Gently massage the scrub onto your lips in circular motions for about 1 minute.

3. Rinse off with warm water and apply lip balm afterward.

**Benefits**:

- Brown sugar acts as a natural exfoliant to slough away dead skin.

- Honey and olive oil moisturize and nourish the lips.

**Tinted Beetroot Lip Balm**

A moisturizing balm with a hint of natural color.

**Ingredients**:

- 1 teaspoon beetroot powder

- 1 tablespoon coconut oil

- 1 tablespoon shea butter

- 1/2 teaspoon beeswax

**Steps**:

1. Melt the coconut oil, shea butter, and beeswax in a double boiler.

2. Remove from heat and stir in the beetroot powder until well combined.

3. Pour the mixture into a clean container and let it solidify.

4. Apply for a subtle tint and hydration.

**Benefits**:

- Beetroot powder provides a natural, rosy tint.

- Shea butter and coconut oil keep the lips soft and supple.

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Home Remedies for Dark Lips

1. Lemon

Lemon is often used to treat dark skin patches and spots, and you can use it to naturally lighten dark lips, too. The bleaching property in lemon works well as a simple yet powerful remedy for dark lips.

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• Squeeze a lemon and apply the juice on your lips before going to bed. Follow this simple remedy daily for one to two months.
• Take a thin slice of lemon, sprinkle a bit of sugar on top and rub it on your lips. It will exfoliate dead cells so new, fresh skin can appear. Use this remedy daily for a few weeks.
• Alternatively, you can prepare a mixture of one-half teaspoon each of lemon juice, glycerin and honey. Apply it on your lips before going to bed. Do this daily until you see positive results.

2. Rose

Rose has three main medicinal properties: soothing, cooling, and moisturizing. Rose will also help add a natural pink tint to your dark lips.

• Mix one drop of rose water with a few drops of honey and apply it on your lips. Do this three or four times a day.
• Mix one tablespoon of rose petal paste and one teaspoon of butter, honey, or milk cream. Apply it on your lips and gently scrub. Follow this remedy two times a week.
• Soak a few rose petals in raw milk for one hour, and then grind the mixture to make a paste. Add one-half teaspoon of honey and a pinch of saffron to it. Apply the paste on your lips and leave it on for about 15 minutes. Do this two times a day.
  
  
  
  
  
  

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