Get in the Holiday Spirit with These DIY Seasonal Lip Scrubs!
The holidays are here, and it’s the perfect time to pamper yourself with some seasonal lip scrubs. These scrubs not only exfoliate your lips but also leave them smelling festive and delicious. The best part? You can make these scrubs right at home using natural ingredients that are kind to both you and animals.
Here are three easy-to-make, cruelty-free, seasonal lip scrub recipes that will get you in the holiday spirit:
1. Peppermint Candy Cane Lip Scrub
Peppermint is a classic holiday scent, and this candy cane-inspired scrub smells just like the real thing. To make this scrub, you’ll need:
– 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
– 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar
– 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint extract
– A few drops of red food coloring (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a small bowl, mix together the coconut oil and granulated sugar until well combined.
2. Add the peppermint extract and stir until evenly distributed.
3. If desired, add a few drops of red food coloring for a candy cane effect.
4.Transfer the mixture into a small jar or container with an air-tight lid.
5.To use: Apply a small amount to your lips and gently massage in circular motions for about 30 seconds before rinsing off with warm water.
2. Pumpkin Spice Latte Lip Scrub
Nothing says fall quite like pumpkin spice! This lip scrub is inspired by everyone’s favorite autumn drink – pumpkin spice latte – and will leave your lips feeling soft and smooth while smelling like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. Here’s what you’ll need:
– 1 tablespoon of canned pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
– ½ tablespoon brown sugar
– ½ tablespoon white granulated sugar
– Pinch cinnamon powder
– Pinch nutmeg powder
– Pinch ginger powder
– Pinch ground cloves
– 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
Instructions:
1. In a small bowl, mix together the canned pumpkin puree and both sugars until well combined.
2. Add cinnamon powder, nutmeg powder, ginger powder, and clove powder to the mixture and stir until evenly distributed.
3. Finally, add coconut oil and mix everything together thoroughly.
4.Transfer the mixture into a small jar or container with an air-tight lid.
5.To use: Apply a small amount to your lips and gently massage in circular motions for about 30 seconds before rinsing off with warm water.
3. Hot Cocoa Lip Scrub
Hot cocoa is a staple during winter months – it’s warming, comforting, and delicious! This lip scrub recipe is inspired by this yummy drink that everyone loves during winters. Here’s what you’ll need:
– 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar
– ½ tablespoon cocoa powder (unsweetened)
– ½ tablespoon honey
– A few drops of vanilla extract
– 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
Instructions:
1. In a small bowl, mix together granulated sugar and unsweetened cocoa powder until well combined.
2.Add honey to the dry ingredients and give it all another good stir.
3.Next up add vanilla extract followed by coconut oil to form a rich paste-like consistency.
4.Transfer the mixture into a small jar or container with an air-tight lid.
5.To use: Apply a small amount to your lips and gently massage in circular motions for about 30 seconds before rinsing off with warm water.
In conclusion, these seasonal lip scrubs are easy-to-make at home using natural ingredients that are kinder on animals as compared to commercial beauty products that often contain animal-derived materials or have been tested on animals. They make perfect gifts for yourself or loved ones this holiday season so go ahead try one today!