"Seven Simple Home-made Lip Treatments for Cracked Lips in Winter's Cold"
In the quest for soft and nourished lips, you no longer need to rely on store-bought products. Here are seven homemade lip mask recipes using common household ingredients that can help treat chapped lips effectively.
1. Beetroot, Besan (Gram Flour), and Milk Lip Mask
Combine beetroot powder or fresh beetroot juice with besan (gram flour) and milk to create a natural lip mask. This combination softens lips and adds a subtle pink tint while fading darkness around the mouth [1].
2. Lemon Balm-Infused Lip Balm
Melt tallow and beeswax in a double boiler, then stir in lemon balm-infused olive oil and a few drops of essential oils. This balm soothes dryness and promotes healing, especially useful for cold sore-prone lips [2].
3. Vegan Lemon Raspberry Lip Balm
Blend raspberry gelatin mix with virgin coconut oil and lemon essential oil. Heat lightly to melt, then cool in a container. Lemon's acidity exfoliates dead skin, while raspberry helps bring back lip color [3].
4. Coconut Oil, Honey, and Brown Sugar Lip Scrub
Mix 1 tbsp coconut oil, 1 tbsp honey, and 2 tbsp brown sugar to gently exfoliate and moisturize dry, chapped lips. Coconut oil hydrates, honey offers antimicrobial benefits, and brown sugar removes dead skin [5].
5. Natural Pink Lip Gloss (Simple Recipe)
Natural pink lip gloss recipes often combine natural oils (like coconut or olive oil) with a subtle natural colorant (like beetroot powder). Such glosses hydrate and improve lip appearance [4].
6. Basic Coconut Oil and Shea Butter Lip Mask
Using 1 tbsp shea butter and 2 tbsp coconut oil softened together creates a deeply moisturizing lip mask. This simple blend penetrates dry skin to restore softness [3].
7. Honey and Olive Oil Lip Mask
Mix equal parts honey and olive oil to create a soothing mask. Honey's healing and moisturizing properties combined with olive oil's antioxidants help repair and protect cracked lips [6].
Additionally, other household items like shea butter, castor oil, aloe vera, green tea bags, avocados, and common household oils can be used to create nourishing lip care products. For example, shea butter mixed with castor oil, coconut oil, and powdered beetroot can create a tinted lip balm that helps recover natural lip color. Aloe vera, an age-old ingredient for skin care, has anti-inflammatory properties and can be used for lip care. Green tea bags, when soaked in warm water and placed on lips, can alleviate discomfort caused by dryness. Avocados, rich in fats and antioxidants, are beneficial for the skin and can be used to make a lip mask. Aloe vera can be applied directly to the lips or mixed with oils like almond oil or olive oil for added moisturization. The thick paste made from avocado and oil can be applied to chapped lips to help them become smoother. Coconut oil can be used directly on chapped lips or combined with sugar to make a lip mask. Coconut oil is beneficial for lip care, nourishes the lips, and protects them from sunburns, even in winter.
These recipes use accessible kitchen items and work by hydrating, exfoliating, and healing chapped, dry lips with natural ingredients [1][2][3][5].
- By incorporating household items into your home-and-garden routine, you can create a nourishing beetroot, besan (gram flour), and milk lip mask that not only softens but also add a subtle pink tint to your lips, contributing to an improved lifestyle.
- For a home-and-garden twist on skincare, try experimenting with homemade lemon balm-infused olive oil to create a soothing, healing lip balm, providing a natural alternative to store-bought products and enhancing your lifestyle.
