homemade lip scrub for dry lips using essential oils

This homemade lip scrub that uses essential oils is so amazing for dry, chapped lips especially during the winter months. Before using this lip scrub, my lips were both dry and chapped all the time. After using this lip scrub, my lips are no longer chapped or constantly reapplying lip balm and instead feel smooth and soft all winter long. I hope you have the same results making and using this homemade lip scrub recipe. Also, it only takes about 5 minutes to make and super affordable!

benefits of using a lip scrub daily

There are plenty of benefits to using a lip scrub daily, especially during the cold and dry winter months.

The lip scrub is a natural exfoliator, which helps remove old and dried out skin. This is especially important with for areas of the body that tend to dry out, including your lips, elbows, knees, hands and feet.

After exfoliating, you must add a layer of moisture back to your lips in order to see results. With this lip scrub, you are gently removing any dead skin cells while also re-moisturizing at the same time. By doing this, you will have smooth, soft and healthy looking lips instead of being chapped or dried out.

natural ingredients in the lip scrub recipe

Coconut oil plays a key role in this recipe as it is a great ingredient to hold the sugar. Plus, its a great moisturizer for our skin. This recipe uses the traditional coconut oil which is a solid that can be slightly melted down to create a smooth whipped coconut oil. If you cannot use or don’t have coconut oil, you can use shea butter or cocoa butter.

Sugar is a wonderful natural exfoliator and works so well with the coconut oil. The small granules work really well for the smaller surface area of the lips. This recipe uses granulated sugar, but you could also use coconut sugar or even poppy seeds for a unique twist.

Essential oils add a wonderful scent and skin soothing combination to the recipe. There are many essential oils that soothe and enhance the skin, as well as smell amazing. Some of my favorite essential oils blends are included below so you can choose the one(s) you enjoy!

lip scrub essential oil combinations

There are several essential oils that can benefit the skin, which includes your lips. One of my favorites is lavender, so you will see it come up often. Here are some great combinations for you to gain inspiration when making your homemade lip scrub.

vanilla peppermint

• 3 drops vanilla
• 3 drops peppermint
• 3 drops lavender

summer days

• 3 drops grapefruit
• 3 drops orange
• 3 drops lavender

sweet lavender

• 4 drops lavender
• 2 drops lime
• 2 drops lemon

soothing

• 3 drops lavender
• 3 drops frankincense
• 3 drops peppermint

citrus blast

• 3 drops lemon
• 3 drops lime
• 3 drops orange

how to make a natural lip scrub

Have I mentioned that making your own lip scrub is super easy? It calls for 3 main ingredients (coconut oil, sugar and essential oils) that come together in minutes. I make this exact recipe every winter as soon as the temperature drops and my lips thank me for it each and every day.

First, measure out 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and whisk for 1-2 minutes. If your coconut oil is too hard, then you can slightly soften in your microwave for 3-5 second increments. If your coconut oil is too soft, then you can put in in your refrigerator for 5 minutes at a time until it hardens back up. After whisking the coconut oil, it should be smooth and slightly fluffy.

Next, add 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar to the coconut oil. Gently stir the two ingredients together.

Then, add in 6-9 drops of essential oils to the coconut oil and sugar combination. Stir to combine.

Last, add mixture to glass container to store for up to 6 months.

how to use the lip scrub

When using your homemade lip scrub, you will want to apply a small amount to your top and bottom lips. Make sure to rub the lip scrub around for 30 seconds in a circular motion very gently. Then you will need to rinse off the sugar with some water. If that’s too long, you can always start with 10 seconds and then let it sit on your lips for the remainder amount of time. This way you will allow your lips to slowly get used to your new exfoliation routine and can work you way to longer exfoliation times.

how often can i use my homemade lip scrub?

You can use this homemade lip scrub daily since it is very gentle. In fact, experts say that you should exfoliate your lips daily even when it’s not winter several times a week. If your lips are in extra need of moisturize and care, then you can start off small and work your way up to more times per week. Make sure to follow the guidelines above for best results, in addition to using a good lip balm during the day.

what kind of lip balm should i use to avoid dry, chapped lips?

My favorite lip balms are free of harsh, synthetic ingredients and use natural ingredients like beeswax and coconut oil. I like this grapefruit lip balm, as well as these peppermint and valencia orange lip balm options from Erin’s Faces. One day, I will get around to making my own lip balm recipe to share with you too!

what should i use to store my homemade lip scrub?

Since you are using essential oils in this recipe, I recommend that you use a glass storage container. My personal favorites are re-using small old glass jars that I saved for a later purpose. Other options are these cosmetic glass jars or small mason jars from amazon. I have also found some great finds at home goods.

gifting ideas

This lip scrub is a great gift idea for a birthday, Christmas, Mother’s Day, wedding shower, teacher or any other special occasion. A homemade gift goes a long way to show them that you care and appreciate them. I love giving these to so many people in my life, especially those who tend to have dry lips or enjoy a homemade beauty gift!

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