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In the past few weeks, combating my chronically chapped lips had become a full-time job. I had a whole arsenal of lip treatments including a chapstick in every coat pocket, purse, diaper bag I own. Even with all that, it was a constant battle to keep my painfully dry lips hydrated.
That is until I discovered this little secret…
The key to getting rid of dry, chapped lips is to first exfoliate and then apply moisture.
While there are many options for exfoliating lips scrubs available for purchase, making your own is incredibly easy. Bonus – this recipe uses all natural ingredients and tastes great!
DIY Lip Scrub Recipe
What you’ll need:
- Small containers (niceEshop 50 Pieces Travel Cosmetic Sample Containers 5 Gram Plastic Pot Jars
)
- Sugar
- Coconut Oil (Carrington Farms Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, 54 Ounce
)
- Vanilla Extract
)
)Recipe:
- Mix equal parts sugar and coconut oil.
- Add in a few drops of vanilla extract at a time until you reach desired concentration.
- Spoon mixture into containers, pat down.
I have been using this scrub every other day for a week now, and my lips appear noticeably healthier. My favorite part? I am not reaching for the lip balm every other minute!
Makes a Great Valentine’s Day Gift
I am planning on mixing up a batch of lip scrubs for Valentines day gifts. This past weekend, I put together a couple samples, and I love how they turned out! I wrapped the jars in tulle and tied them with a red and white polka dotted ribbon. They are so adorable, and will make a perfect Valentine’s Day beauty treat!
Do struggle with constantly dry, chapped lips as well? Have you ever tried a lip scrub?
jessica says
January 27, 2015 at 10:47 amThanks so much for linking up last week at Totally Terrific Tuesday!! Your post was featured as the MOST LOVED! Wahoo go you!! Sharing it everywhere and adding it to some group boards! 🙂 Hope you make it back this week and share more goodies with us!
Jess
sarah says
December 31, 2017 at 11:30 amHow much of each ingredient do you put in?
Ellen says
June 13, 2018 at 1:51 pmAs much as you want as long as the amount of sugar and coconut oil are the same.
Jeannine O'Neil says
January 27, 2015 at 7:41 amI LOVE these two scents and especially together! So simple too! I can’t wait to try it out!
Sharon - Her Organized Chaos says
January 26, 2015 at 9:18 pmThis is so simple! I can’t wait to try this project out. I’m going to share this. Thanks for sharing this at Totally Terrific Tuesday last week. It goes live tonight at 9pm CST. Can’t wait to see what else you have to share! Hope to see you there!
Sharon
herorganizedchaos.com
Sarah J says
January 25, 2015 at 3:44 pmHi Rebekah! Thanks for linking up at Two Uses Tuesday! You’ve been picked as my DIY Exclusive. Stop by to see your feature and link up starting Monday at 11pm
Jessica H. says
January 21, 2015 at 11:34 amStopping in from the Two Uses Tuesday Link Up. I’m definitely saving this lip scrub DIY. It sounds like a life saver for my lips during the Winter!
Sarah J says
January 20, 2015 at 10:45 amPopping over from Totally Terrific Tuesday on Sparkles of Sunshine =) How fun! I use lip scrubs from LUSH, popcorn flavor to be exact. How long does this last? Spoilage wise? Be sure to share your crafts & DIYs at Two Uses Tuesday (Mon 11pm EST to Fri 11pm EST) over at Sarah Celebrates if you don’t already!
Leslie says
January 20, 2015 at 10:41 amI was thinking about putting a spa basket together for the ladies at work. This would be perfect! Thanks for sharing, I’m stopping by from Totally Terrific Tuesday, happy Tuesday!
Christine says
January 20, 2015 at 12:03 amWow! That’s such a simple recipe! I’ll definitely have to try it.
I love the way you found a container in the travel department! I would have never thought of that!
Jamie @ All That Srocks says
January 18, 2015 at 9:57 pmMmm! I think I need to make a batch! I’ve been thinking it will be a good addition for a bridal shower gift. This recipe is supppper easy! And who doesn’t love easy. I’m thinking of a lemon one! 🙂
Heather @ My Overflowing Cup says
January 17, 2015 at 11:52 pmLOVE this! Thanks so much for sharing. Pinning!
Suzanne says
January 17, 2015 at 1:21 pmDo you have to melt the coconut oil first to liquidfy it or do you use it in its solid form? Thank you
Rebekah says
January 17, 2015 at 1:27 pmGreat question Suzanne! I placed the jar of oil in warm water for a few minutes. It makes it much easier to mix into the sugar.
lydia ritchie says
January 16, 2015 at 7:13 pmOh my goodness, I bet these smell divine and they look gorgeous too.
Such a neat idea, cant wait to make some myself and give as little gifts
Thanks for linking up #SHINEbloghop
Shelley Zurek says
January 16, 2015 at 1:08 amThis would be a perfect present for a bridal shower too. So sweet!
Holly S. says
January 15, 2015 at 7:54 pmHow awesome! My lips are chapped right now and I have all of these ingredients in my kitchen! Guess what I’m doing tonight!? Thanks!
Dede says
January 15, 2015 at 5:54 pmI don’t have trouble with dry lips, but my hands are like sandpaper. I would love to try this on my hands and cuticles.
Joely Smith says
January 15, 2015 at 4:37 pmI LOVE lip scrubs but this is the first I have seen with coconut! I am going to make this – we love coconut here in this household. Lip scrubs are a fun winter day or rainy day project with my young adult daughter. Thank you for sharing this with us!
Jenna Wood says
January 15, 2015 at 3:24 pmI just used a lip scrub for the first time last year and became addicted. Now if only I could adapt this to help smooth my heals I’d be in heaven!
Jenna Wood says
January 15, 2015 at 3:25 pmHahah….heels, smooth my heels….heal my heels, you get it!
Brandy Myers says
January 15, 2015 at 3:10 pmExfoliating first makes sense it works for every other part of our bodies. Thank you for the tip and the recipe! I can’t wait to try them both.
Debbie says
January 15, 2015 at 12:52 pmI think your prototype looks lovely and will make a nice gift. My daughter gets terribly chapped lips when the temperatures drop and I have never thought of getting her to use a scrub.
If I can get hold of some coconut oil (something I’ve been meaning to do for some time now), I’ll make some up for her to try.
Thank you for sharing this post.
#SHINEbloghop
Monica says
January 15, 2015 at 10:18 amYour blog is beautifully designed. Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe! I love all homemade beauty products. And coconut oil is my favorite not-so-secret ingredient. 😉
Havok says
January 14, 2015 at 8:51 pmThose would be perfect Valentine’s Day gifts!
I struggle with dry and chapped lips all year round, so I will have to give this a try!