Chapped Lips Remedy: Sugar Scrub

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Ingredients:

• 2 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp honey

  

Method:

1. Mix both ingredients together in a bowl
2. Apply the mixture to your lips and leave for a few minute
3. Using your finger, gently rub the mixture in circular motions to remove the dead skin cells. Don’t peel off any skin as it will make your lips prone to infection and leave a burning sensation.
4. Wash your lips with lukewarm water
5. Use as often as needed

Why this works

Firstly, honey is a humectant which means it helps retain moisture and has antimicrobial properties. The sugar exfoliates the skin and gets rid of the dead skin cells and residue. This makes your lips soft and read to absorb the moisture from the honey. It stimulates your lymph system and eliminates toxins. Gently rubbing it also improves blood circulation. This scrub gently heals your lips.

Chapped Lips Remedy: Aloe Vera Mask

Photo Credit: Noortje Schmit

Ingredients:

• Aloe Vera gel/plant

Method:

1. If you are using the plant, use a knife to remove the skin of the aloe vera to reveal the gel (be careful of the spikes on the edges). Scrape out the gel. 
2. Apply the gel on your lips to soothe the pain and hydrate your lips 
3. Use this treatment daily

Why this works

Aloe Vera has anti-fungal properties which help get rid of bad bacteria on your lips. It is also rich in antioxidants. Aloe vera stimulates collagen which smoothens the lips and heals it. It is a humectant which means it helps retain moisture. 

Chapped Lips Remedy: Sliced Cucumber Rub

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Ingredients:

• 1 Cucumber

Method:

1. Slice the cucumber
2. Take one slice of cucumber and gently rub it on your lips so that the juice deposits itself on your lips 
3. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes and then rinse your lips with normal water 
4. Do this several times a day to heal your chapped lips

Why this works:

Cucumbers contain vitamin C and absorbic acid.  This quickens collagen production. Collagen makes your lips smoother and fuller. Since cucumbers are also 90% water it keeps your lips hydrated. They also contain a substance called caffeic acid which protects your lips from sun damage.