Lip Recovery

I always have a terrible time with chapped lips every single time winter rolls around.  The dry air paired with my love of lip stains leave my lips covered with dry and flaky lips.  It is definitely not a look that I go for.  Applying any item on my lips magnifies the lines and flakiness.  Yuck!  I always use a good lip balm to save my lips from the discomfort, but that doesn't seem to help with the flakes.  Mint Julips Lip Scrub from Lush is my saving grace.  Lush products are made from natural ingredients and don't bother my very sensitive skin/lips.  It is so easy to use and makes my lips come back to life.  You take a little bit of the scrub and buff it on your lips.  The directions tell you to lick it off, but I have a difficult time licking the flakes off of my lips...sick!  It is safe to consume though!  I use a tissue to wipe the scrub and flakes off.  My lips are left incredibly smooth and ready for any lip product that I want to apply.  After using this product my lipstick (especially matte formulas and stains) go on smooth and they no longer accentuate any lines in my lips.  My favorite flavor Lush offers is Mint Julips, but they offer Bubble Gum, and Popcorn as well.  A few times a year they offer additional flavors, but I haven't tried any of those flavors yet.
  Mint Julips Lip Scrub from Lush $9.95 for 0.8 oz.


If you would rather make your own try this recipe!

• 2 tsp brown sugar (light or dark)
• 1/2 tsp honey 
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• Mixing bowl
• A small container

Step 1: mix the olive oil and honey in a mixing bowl.

Step 2: add the brown sugar and mix well.

Step 3: add the vanilla (unnecessary step, but it makes the scrub smell/taste good!)

Step 4: store it in a container that has a lid.  If it is left open it will harden.

I personally prefer the Lush over the homemade version, but the homemade version is made from items you probably already have in your kitchen.  The DIY will help solve your winter lip woes.