How To Use The Correct Scrub For Soft And Red Lips

Lip Scrub Illustration (Burst / Pexels)

JAKARTA - Various lip problems such as dryness, roughness, and chapped are certainly often experienced. For example, when you lack fluid intake, your lips will immediately show a difference. If you have this, lip balm automatically becomes a must-carry item everywhere.

Apart from dehydration, changes in weather, extreme temperatures, sun exposure, and smoking habits are also factors that cause dry lips.

Exfoliating is an important step in eliminating buildup of dry or chapped lips. However, you have to be extra careful in doing it so that the sensitive lip area is not injured due to over-exfoliate.

One trick you can do is scrubbing. To get soft and rosy lips, see how to use the correct and safe lip scrub below.

Make sure the scrub is safe to use

How to use a lip scrub properly is to make sure the scrub ingredients are safe to use. If you don't have a lip scrub, you can make your own at home.

One of the safest combinations is sugar and honey. Here, sugar acts as an exfoliator and is offset by honey as an emollient and moisturizer. Both are not too abrasive, so they will not injure your lips when used.

How to redden lips with sugar and honey, namely, mix 1 teaspoon of sugar with one teaspoon of honey in a small container. Then, massage it on your lips for 30-60 seconds and let it sit for 10 minutes. Rinse gently with a warm wet towel.

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Apart from scrubs, you can also use a toothbrush to exfoliate your lips. But, don't brush your lips right away without intermediary. Apply a thick lip balm first, then use a clean, dry toothbrush to brush your lips in a circular motion. Choose a brush with soft bristles so that your lips don't scuff.

Avoid rubbing your lips too hard

Lip skin is more sensitive than skin in other areas. Therefore, it is important to do gentle exfoliation or scrubbing to avoid irritation and injury.

Always use lip balm afterward

After the lip exfoliation process is complete, always end with a lip balm to soothe the lip area, as well as to provide nourishing moisture.

Avoid excessive exfoliation

Of course you like the sensation of soft lips after scrubbing. But this doesn't mean you can do it every day. If you are not used to scrubbing your lips, start at once a week intervals first. If it's safe, just move on to 2 times a week, and don't go beyond that.