Maybe you feel that your lips are always dry and chapped even though you regularly use lip balm or lip balm. Do not give up! There are simple lip masks that can make your lips smooth and look beautiful. However, keep in mind that most of these masks need to be used several times before you see results. Read this article to find out how to make some simple lip masks using ingredients you probably already have at home!
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Method 1 of 3: Making a Simple Lip Mask
Step 1. Gather the required materials and supplies
For this simple mask, you only need enough honey to coat your lips, a small spatula or spoon, and plastic wrap. This mask is suitable for dry or chapped lips.
Step 2. Cut the plastic wrap into small squares, then set aside
You'll be covering your lips with the plastic so make sure the cut is big enough to cover your entire mouth.
Step 3. Start with clean lips and brushed teeth
This way, food residue won't mix with the mask.
Step 4. Apply honey on the lips using a small spatula or spoon
You can also use your fingers to spread the honey over your lips, as long as your fingers are clean. Apply honey in a thick enough layer, but not so thick that it drips onto your chin.
Step 5. Press the plastic wrap on the lips
Make sure your hands are clean, then carefully press the plastic wrap over the honey-covered lips. Thus, the heat and humidity will be locked in.
Step 6. Let the honey and plastic wrap on the lips for 15 minutes
Honey is a natural moisturizing agent so it can moisturize the lips if left long enough. Your lips will feel smooth and shiny.
Step 7. Remove the plastic wrap and rinse the lips
Carefully remove the plastic wrap. If the plastic sticks to your lips, use warm water to dissolve the honey. Once the plastic has been removed, rinse your lips with warm water and pat dry with a soft, clean towel. If there is still honey stuck to the skin, you can remove it with a mild face wash.
Method 2 of 3: Making a Lip Exfoliating Mask
Step 1. Gather the necessary materials
Rich in moisturizing ingredients, such as honey, oil and butter, this mask will leave your lips feeling smooth. This exfoliating mask also contains sugar which is a mild exfoliant. However, if you have dry, chapped or crusty lips, you can try a soothing mask as this exfoliating mask may be too harsh for your lips. To make an exfoliating mask, you will need:
- 1 teaspoon avocado, olive, or sweet almond oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil, shea butter, or Vaseline
Step 2. Prepare a small bowl and pour the oil
You can use any liquid oil for cooking, but the best oils for this mask are avocado, olive, and sweet almond oils. Here are the benefits for each type of oil:
- Avocado oil soothes wounds and heals the skin. Due to its light texture and consistency, avocado oil is absorbed into the skin more quickly than other types of oil. In addition, this oil is also rich in vitamin E and contains moisturizing and antioxidant properties.
- Olive oil is suitable for dry and chapped lips. This oil also moisturizes and nourishes the skin.
- Sweet almond oil is perfect for smoothing chapped lips.
Step 3. Add sugar
While not always good for your teeth or health, sugar is a powerful mild exfoliant. In addition to removing flakes of skin that are "broken" on the lips, sugar can also remove dead skin cells.
Step 4. Pour pure honey into a small bowl or cup
Honey is one of the best ingredients you can use for your skin. Besides having antiseptic properties and can kill bacteria, honey is also a natural moisturizer. When applied to the lips, honey can restore lost moisture.
Step 5. Add coconut oil, shea butter, or Vaseline
Coconut oil and shea butter are solid at room temperature. If it's difficult to use, you can heat it for a few seconds in the microwave (until it's soft, but not melted). You can also smooth it with a fork. Each ingredient has its own benefits.
Step 6. Mix all ingredients and transfer to a small bowl
The end result will look like a thick paste. If the pasta is too runny, add more sugar. If the paste is too thick, add more liquid oil.
Step 7. Apply the scrub on the lips and gently rub for 2-3 minutes
Take a small amount of scrub and apply it on your moistened lips. Massage the scrub on your lips for a few minutes. The flakes of dead skin will be lifted so that a new layer of skin that is still new can be seen.
Step 8. Rinse lips and save the rest of the scrub
For best results, use this scrub once or twice a week. Since it is made from natural ingredients, you need to store this scrub in the refrigerator and use it within 2 weeks before it goes stale.
Method 3 of 3: Making a Relief Lip Mask
Step 1. Gather the necessary materials
This mask includes three treatments: exfoliating, soothing or soothing, and moisturizing. If you have very dry or crusty lips, it's a good idea to skip exfoliation and go straight to making and using a mask. If you want to follow an exfoliating treatment, make sure you do it carefully so that the condition of your lips doesn't get worse. Here is a list of the ingredients needed for each treatment:
- To make an exfoliating scrub, you will need 1 teaspoon of sugar and 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
- To make a soothing or soothing mask, you will need 1 teaspoon of plain yogurt and teaspoon of raw honey.
- For moisturizing treatment, you will need a lip balm or natural oil (organic lip balm is recommended).
Step 2. Make a sugar scrub
Combine the sugar and olive oil in a small bowl and mix quickly with the pasta until it forms a coarse paste. You can use granulated sugar or brown sugar.
Step 3. Exfoliate your lips for 30 seconds
Use your fingers to spread the scrub over your lips, then massage in small circular motions. Dead skin cells will be removed and a new layer of skin that is still smooth can be seen.
Step 4. Remove the remaining scrub using a damp towel
Soak a clean, fine-textured towel in warm water, then wipe it on your lips to remove any excess scrub.
Step 5. Mix yogurt with honey in a clean bowl
You can use a fork or spoon to mix the two ingredients together. The combination of honey and yogurt will moisturize and smooth your lips.
Step 6. Apply the mask on the lips and leave it on for 5 minutes
Use your fingers to spread the mixture all over your lips. After a while, the mask will melt and “spill out” so it's a good idea to lie down or sit in a chair and hold your head up while you wait.
Step 7. Rinse and dry lips
Stand in front of the sink, lean your head forward, and rinse your lips. Even if you use edible ingredients, it is not recommended for you to lick the mask. After leaving it on your lips for a long time, the yogurt will taste much more sour.
Step 8. Moisturize your lips with a lip balm or natural oil
Apply lip balm or natural oil (just a thin layer) on the lips and blot the balm or excess oil with a tissue. Avoid balms or oils that contain eucalyptus, menthol, and camphor oil, as these can dry out your lips and cause irritation. Instead, use natural lip balms or the following oils:
- Chocolate butter
- Coconut oil
- Jojoba oil
- Olive oil
- Shea butter
- Sweet almond oil
- Vitamin E oil
Tips
- When making an exfoliating scrub, you can add other ingredients such as fruit juice, spices, plant extracts, or chopped herbs.
- You may need to use this mask several times before seeing the results.
- The power of masks has its own limits. Make sure you stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water. You may experience dry lips simply from not drinking enough.
Warning
- Don't be tempted to exfoliate dry or chapped lips. This will only worsen the condition of the lips.
- If you have chapped or sensitive lips, don't exfoliate or, if you want to give it a try, gently slough off the dead skin cells on your lips.
