Sweeten your holiday vibes with these delightful DIY lip scrub recipes. They’re crafted to gently exfoliate dry, flaky lips, making them soft and smooth. Depending on the flavor, these scrubs may even offer a hint of plumpness to combat winter dehydration. Explore how to create four winter lip scrubs infused with festive scents like frosted cranberry, peppermint candy cane, spiced orange, and gingerbread.
Table of Contents
Cranberry Lip Scrub
- 2 tablespoons of fine sugar
- 1 tablespoon of fractionated coconut oil or MCT oil
- 1/2 tablespoon of cranberry powder
- Pinch of beetroot powder for a unique hue
Candy Cane Lip Scrub
- 2 tablespoons of fine sugar
- 1 tablespoon of fractionated coconut oil or MCT oil
- 1 teaspoon of raw honey
- 3 drops of vanilla extract or vanilla oleoresin
- 2 drops of peppermint essential oil or peppermint liquid stevia
- Pinch of natural pink food coloring to add charm
Gingerbread Lip Scrub
- 2 tablespoons of finely ground brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon of fractionated coconut oil or MCT oil
- 1 teaspoon of raw honey
- 1/2 tablespoon of cinnamon for a warm kick
- 3 drops of vanilla extract or vanilla oleoresin
- 2 drops of gingerbread essential oil blend or gingerbread liquid stevia (if desired)
Spiced Orange Lip Scrub
- 2 tablespoons of refined sugar
- One tablespoon of fractionated coconut oil or MCT oil
- 3 drops of sweet orange essential oil or orange liquid stevia
- Dash of cinnamon for a cozy touch
Directions
- Combine the sugar and spices in a small mixing bowl (if applicable).
- Pour in the fractionated coconut oil or your preferred liquid carrier oil.
- Add the essential oils (and stevia, if using) into the mixture and thoroughly blend to incorporate all ingredients.
- Carefully transfer the prepared lip scrub into small glass containers for storage.
- To utilize your lip scrub, gently massage a small amount onto your lips.
- Rinse off with warm water, ensuring that all residues are removed.
- Pat your lips dry and apply a moisturizing lip balm to lock in hydration and maintain softness.