Winter Lips? Try this scrub!

Is winter making your lips dry and cracked (I know mine are in this crazy Birmingham, AL weather!!!)? Exfoliation can help remove the dry, dead skin covering the soft lips underneath. Regular exfoliation can help dry lips become moist and plump. This will greatly help your results if you put on lipstick, especially for a photoshoot!

If you want great lips, then this is the method for you.  If you don’t want to pay a fortune on a scrub and expensive balm I can show you how to make a quick inexpensive balm at home.  You have the ingredients in your house already!

Ingrediants:

2 tsp sugar (brown or regular)

½ tsp honey

¼ tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp coconut oil (or olive oil)

Mix well and scoop into a small container with a lid. ( I use the sample jars I get from department stores)

Once your scrub is made apply to lips, gently rub the mixture on your lips with your fingertips, massaging in circular motions. The longer you rub in the mixture, the more intensely you will exfoliate your lips.

Rinse with warm water, it is ok if it all doesn't come off, you used all edible ingredients.

Your new skin will be sensitive, remember to put on lip balm.

Check out my next blog for a do it yourself, tasty lip balm. You can also check out my website www.luinque

- Leigh Whitehead, Owner L'Unique Makeup Artistry, Birmingham, AL.