Mint Chocolate Lip Scrub for Deliciously Smooth Lips

Winter climate means chilly air and, for many people, chapped lips. I like utilizing sugar lip scrubs (like a sugar cookie lip scrub) to assist get rid of the surplus pores and skin and cheesy feeling that may associate with broken lips. This DIY mint chocolate lip scrub helps gently exfoliate away lifeless pores and skin cells for softer, smoother lips!

DIY Mint Chocolate Lip Scrub

I’ve provide you with a number of physique scrub recipes over time to assist exfoliate away dry pores and skin cells. A lip scrub additionally removes lifeless pores and skin however usually with extra mild elements. I like that this mint chocolate scrub feels virtually creamy, plus it smells (and tastes) scrumptious! Right here’s a breakdown of the pure elements and why I selected them.

Cocoa Powder

There’s nothing fairly like a heat cup of wholesome sizzling chocolate. This superfood isn’t simply good for consuming, although. A 2013 evaluate, Well being Advantages of Cocoa, reported cocoa is a potent antioxidant that fights dangerous free radical injury. The bean even reduces irritation within the physique. Based on a 2014 research in Vitamins,

“Flavanol-rich cocoa consumption improves dermal blood circulate, will increase photoprotection, and contributes to the upkeep of pores and skin well being.”

Cocoa powder is wealthy in magnesium, copper, potassium, and iron. In animal research, cocoa compounds in skincare helped enhance pores and skin tone and elasticity. In addition they helped cease wrinkle injury attributable to UV rays. So you’ll be able to have your chocolate cake and eat it too.

Since cocoa is mildly exfoliating, it helps this mild lip scrub clean out lips with out being too tough.

Selecting a Sugar

You all know I’m not a fan of consuming white sugar and the injury it will possibly do. Sugar makes a wonderful exfoliant although for physique scrubs and lip scrubs. Barely extra refined sugar does work higher as a lip exfoliator in my expertise, so I’ve opted for unbleached natural cane sugar.

Peppermint Important Oil

Refreshing and invigorating, peppermint important oil is a standard favourite. It may be harsh on the pores and skin if it’s not diluted sufficient, however we’re solely utilizing a number of drops in the whole recipe. I additionally like including peppermint important oil to my whipped physique butter recipe throughout the holidays.

The cocoa and peppermint mixed remind me of a well-liked chocolate mint sweet, however on your lips!

Coconut Oil

Final however definitely not least is moisturizing coconut oil. I’ve documented over 100 makes use of for coconut oil on the subject of meals and sweetness recipes. Evidently, coconut oil will get used lots round our home. On this DIY mint chocolate lip scrub, the coconut oil helps the exfoliating elements glide over the lips.

Because it’s stable at room temperature, coconut oil helps maintain the lip scrub collectively and makes it simpler to make use of. If your home is admittedly chilly, although, you can substitute as much as half the coconut oil with a neutral-smelling liquid oil, like candy almond, avocado, or grapeseed. Actual olive oil has a powerful scent that can doubtless overpower the cocoa and peppermint.

I used virgin unrefined coconut oil right here, however natural refined would additionally work. You may also add a number of drops of vitamin E oil to extend the shelf life and add additional antioxidants.

‘Tis the Season for Presents

Mint chocolate lip scrub additionally makes an incredible DIY Christmas present. It’s reasonably priced to make, but it will possibly look (and scent) so luxurious. Little glass jars, like these, are considered one of my favourite methods to package deal scrubs when gifting. You might embrace it in a present basket with gadgets like physique butter, home made cleaning soap, and physique scrub. Or use it as a stocking stuffer.

Learn how to Use DIY Lip Scrub

This may get messy, so that you’ll wish to lean over the sink whereas utilizing the pure lip scrub. Apply a fingerful of lip scrub to your lips and therapeutic massage in a round movement. Rinse off with heat water and observe it up with lip balm if desired.

What are a few of your favourite methods to pamper your lips? Depart us a remark and remember to share this put up with a buddy!

Sources:

• Latif R. (2013). Well being advantages of cocoa. Present opinion in medical vitamin and metabolic care, 16(6), 669–674.
• Scapagnini, G., et al. (2014). Cocoa bioactive compounds: significance and potential for the upkeep of pores and skin well being. Vitamins, 6(8), 3202–3213.