12 Homemade Lip Scrubs Recipes to Exfoliate at Home
Want homemade lip scrubs recipes? I’ve got them! You’ll soon be moisturizing your pouts with homemade lip scrubs made from simple ingredients like coconut oil, sugar, honey, and more honey.
What are lip scrubs and why use them?
A lip scrub is an exfoliating product designed specifically for removing dead skin cells from the sensitive lip area. They remove dead skin cells that dull the skin. When the skin on the lips gets excessively dry, the dead skin cells can begin to flake off, which results in peeling or chapped lips. At this point, lip balm will not help to remedy the problem. The dead skin cells must be removed first.
Below I have recipes for the best lip scrubs for you to try out.
My Favorite Homemade Lip Scrubs
1. Basic Lip Scrub
This is my go-to recipe because it is so ridiculously easy to throw together. The sugars act as an exfoliator and the coconut oils moisturize the skin. You can make a small single-use batch or you can prepare a small jar of it. I prefer to use a quarter-pint mason jar or an old baby food jar and store it in the refrigerator.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tbsp. coconut oil, soft
- 2 tbsp. white sugar
- 1 tsp. turbinado sugar (if you don’t have this you can use brown sugar)
Instructions
- If needed, soften the coconut oil a little bit in the microwave in a heat-safe dish, then add in the white sugar.
- Mix well and then add in the coarse, turbinado sugar. If you don’t have coarse turbinado sugar on hand, you can use brown sugar.
- Depending on how thick you would like it to be, you could always add a little more of one or both of the sugars together for a firmer scrub.
To use, simply apply to your lips and gently rub in a circular motion to exfoliate the top layer and soften your lips. Follow up with a moisturizing lip balm like this 10-minute DIY lip balm by Happiness is Homemade.
This will store well for months in a sealed container in the refrigerator. When you’re ready to use it again just spoon a little out and soften the coconut oil with the warmth of your hands.
3-Ingredient Basic Lip Scrub
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tbsp. Coconut Oil soft
- 2 tbsp. White Sugar
- 1 tsp. Turbinado Sugar or brown sugar
Instructions
- If needed, soften the coconut oil a little bit in the microwave in a heat-safe dish, then add in the white sugar.
- Mix well and then add in the coarse, turbinado sugar.
- Depending on how thick you would like it to be, you could always add a little more of one or both of the sugars together for a firmer scrub.
Notes
2. Brown Sugar Scrub
This DIY brown sugar lip scrub contains only 3 natural ingredients, costs less than $1 to make, and should last you at least a month. If you happen to get this brown sugar lip scrub too close to your mouth, no worries… it’s safe enough to eat!
Recipe: DIY Brown Sugar Lip Scrub by Homemade by Elle
3. Chocolate Lip Scrub
Easy to make and a real money saver, this DIY Chocolate Lip Scrub is perfect to keep at home or to give as a gift! Sweet and functional, this natural scrub is made from sugar, cocoa powder, olive oil, and honey, with a hint of vanilla to smooth and hydrate your lips.
Recipe: DIY Chocolate Lip Scrub by Real Housemoms
4. Cinnamon Lip Scrub
While you can make your lip scrub in any flavor or scent, using your favorite essential oils, cinnamon is a “hot” essential oil and irritates the upper layer of your thin lip skin, making them appear fuller and plumper temporarily with just 5 simple ingredients.
Recipe: DIY Cinnamon Lip Scrub by Food, Fun, Family
5. Coffee Lip Scrub
Coffee grounds and raw sugar exfoliate dry and dull skin, and a luxurious combination of oils provide moisture to parched skin. DIY coffee scrub gives skin a natural glow, and it’s so easy and inexpensive to make!
Recipe: Easy DIY Coffee Scrubs for Face, Body, and Lips by Eco Living Mama
6. Coconut Lip Scrub
This DIY Lip Scrub recipe using coconut sugar and coconut oil is rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, amino acids, and fatty acids to keep your lips healthy, soft, smooth, and moisturized. It’s so simple to make and a great remedy for chapped or cracked lips.
Recipe: Coconut Sugar Lip Scrub Recipe by Primally Inspired
7. Honey Lip Scrub
This homemade honey sugar lip scrub is only three ingredients. Check out the video below to make it yourself.
8. Lavender Scrub
Often used for their scent, essential oils are packed full of therapeutic properties. Lavender in this recipe is likely one of the most popular and versatile herbs. From skin care products to relaxing routines, this herb can infuse many areas of your life. Lavenders’ antibacterial and antiseptic properties are useful for dry cracked or peeling lips as it soothes pain and aid healing.
Recipe: Simple Lavender Homemade Lip Scrub by Life ‘N Reflection
9. Oatmeal Lip Scrub
A bowl of oatmeal is way more than just breakfast! Try this homemade oatmeal for gentle exfoliation that nourishes your skin. See how to make it in the video below.
10. Peppermint Lip Scrub
Use holiday candy to make a festive peppermint lip scrub for sweetly smooth, kissable lips. This peppermint lip scrub uses just three ingredients—including candy canes! The end result? A seasonal scrub that will leave your lips plump and smooth…just in case you encounter any mistletoe.
Recipe: How to Make Peppermint Lip Scrub by Taste of Home
11. Strawberry Lip Scrub
Strawberries contain natural fruit acids that help to banish dry skin and when you add sugar everything is better and a whole lot sweeter. Strawberries are also packed with antioxidants like vitamin C to fight free radicals that can age your pucker. They also boost collagen production for a plumper pout.
Recipe: DIY Simple Lip Scrub Made with Strawberries by Treat Beauty
12. Vegan Lip Scrub
These three lip scrub recipes are 100% free of all unnecessary preservatives and only include natural, inexpensive, vegan-friendly ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry.
Recipes: Vegan Lips Scrubs: How to Make Them & Why You’ll Love Them by Hanami
How often should you use a lip scrub?
Is it okay to use lip scrub every day? Less is more on this one. It’s wise to not exfoliate more than twice a week. Start with once a week so you avoid irritating your lips. Also, be careful not to scrub too hard or you might end up with irritating wounds on your lips, which will increase the dryness and flaking you were trying to eliminate in the first place.
Some people will use soft toothbrushes to exfoliate, but those tend to be too harsh. A fingertip is more than sufficient. If you have sensitive lips, I recommend applying your scrub gently with a ring finger (as that tends to be the weakest finger that will apply the least amount of pressure).
Some more homemade beauty recipes to try
If you prefer to make your own instead of buying products off the shelf, I’ve got some fabulous recipes you might enjoy. How about an indulgent night of homemade face masks? Or perhaps you’d like to try our hand cream that heals even chapped gardener and farmer’s hands. You can even make your own 3-ingredient deodorant or goat milk shampoo bars if you’re feeling ambitious.
