Make a Lip Mask

It may seem that no matter how much lip balm or chap stick you apply, your lips are dry and cracked. Do not despair! A simple lip mask may help you get nice, soft lips. Keep in mind, however, that most of these masks will require a few treatments before you start seeing any results. Read this article to learn how to make a few simple masks using ingredients you might already have right at home!

Steps

Making a Basic Lip Mask

1. Gather your supplies. For this simple mask, you will need enough raw honey to cover your lips, a small spatula or spoon, and some plastic wrap. This mask is great for those with dry or chapped lips.
2. Cut a small rectangle from the plastic wrap and set it aside. You will be covering your lips with this, so make sure that it is large enough to cover your entire mouth.
3. Start with clean lips and brushed teeth. This is to prevent any food residue from mixing in with your mask.
4. Apply some honey to your lips using a small spatula or spoon. You can also use your fingers, as long as they are very clean. You want a nice, thick layer of honey over your lips, but not so thick that it drips down your chin.
5. Press the plastic wrap over your lips. Make sure that your hands are clean, then gently press the plastic wrap over the honey. This will help trap all the heat and moisture.
6. Leave the honey and plastic wrap on your lips for 15 minutes. Honey is a natural moisturizer, so leaving it on your lips for so long will allow it to hydrate your lips, leaving them feeling soft and silky.
7. Take the plastic wrap off and rinse your lips. Gently peel the plastic wrap off; it if is sticking to your skin, then try using some warm water to help dissolve the honey. Once you have the plastic wrap off, rinse your lips with some warm water and gently pat them dry with a soft, clean towel. If there is any honey stuck to your skin, then you can remove it using a gentle facial cleanser.

Making an Exfoliating Lip Mask

1. Gather your ingredients. Filled with rich, moisturizing ingredients, such as honey, oils, and butters, this mask will leave your lips feeling silky-smooth. It also contains sugar, which is a gentle exfoliator. If you have dry and flaking skin on your lips, you may want to try a instead, as the exfoliating one may be too harsh for you. To make this exfoliating mask, you will need:
   • 1 teaspoon of avocado oil, olive oil, or sweet almond oil
   • 1 tablespoon sugar
   • 1 tablespoon honey
   • 1 teaspoon coconut oil, shea butter, or Vaseline
2. Find a small bowl and pour in the oil. You can use any liquid, food-grade oil, but the best types of oils for this recipe are avocado, olive, and sweet almond. Here are the benefits of each:
   • Avocado oil soothes and heals the skin. Because it is so light, it sinks quicker into the skin than other oils. It is also rich in vitamin E and has great hydrating and antioxidant properties.
   • Olive oil is great for dry, chapped lips. It is also moisturizing and nourishing.
   • Sweet almond oil is great for softening chapped skin.
3. Add in the sugar. It may not be great for your teeth or health, but it makes an excellent, gentle exfoliator. It will help buff away flaky skin and dead cells.
4. Pour in some raw honey into a small bowl or cup. Honey is one of the best things you can put on your skin. Not only does it have antiseptic properties and kill off bacteria, but it is also a natural moisturizer. When applied to your lips, it will help pull the moisture back in.
5. Add in the coconut oil, shea butter, or Vaseline. Both coconut oil or shea butter are solid at room temperature. If you find them too difficult to work with, you can warm them up for a few seconds in the microwave (enough so that they soften, but not melt) or you can simply whip them with a fork. Here are the benefits of each:
6. Stir everything together and transfer to a small container. You want to end up with a thick paste. If the paste is too runny, then add some more sugar; if the paste is too thick, then add some more of your liquid oil.
7. Apply the scrub to your lips and rub gently for 2 to 3 minutes. Scoop up a small amount of the scrub and apply it to damp lips. Gently massage your lips with the scrub for a few minutes; this will help exfoliate away the flaky skin and reveal the soft skin underneath.
8. Rinse the scrub off and store the rest. For best results, use this scrub once to twice a week. Because it is made from natural ingredients, you will have to store it in the refrigerator and use it within two weeks, or it will go bad.

Making a Soothing Lip Mask

1. Gather your ingredients. This mask consists of three treatments: exfoliating, a soothing mask, and moisturizing. If you have very dry and flaky skin on your lips, consider skipping the exfoliating treatment and jumping straight to . If you do choose to use the exfoliating treatment, be sure that you are gentle, so that you do not worsen the condition. Here is a list of what you will need for each part:
   • To make the exfoliating scrub, you will need 1 teaspoon of sugar and 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
   • To make the soothing mask, you will need 1 teaspoon of plain yogurt and ½ teaspoon of raw honey.
   • For the moisturizing treatment, you will need a lip balm or a natural oil; an organic lip balm is recommended.
2. Make the sugar scrub. Combine the sugar and olive oil in a small bowl and stir briskly with a fork until you get a grainy paste. You can use white or brown sugar.
3. Exfoliate your lips with the scrub for 30 seconds. Use your fingers to spread the scrub over your lips, then gently massage your lips using small, circular movements. This will help get rid of any dead skin cells and reveal the soft, smooth skin underneath.
4. Wipe the scrub away using a damp towel. Soak a soft, clean towel in warm water, and gently rub the scrub away.
5. Mix the yogurt and honey in a clean bowl.You can use a fork or spoon to mix the two together. Both the honey and yogurt will work together to hydrate and soften your lips.
6. Spread the mask onto your lips and leave it on for five minutes. Use your fingers to spread the mixture all over your lips. It may start to run down your lips, so it might be a good idea to lay down or sit in a chair and tilt your head back.
7. Rinse the mask off and pat your lips dry. Lean over the sink and wash the mask off. Although you used edible ingredients, it is not recommended that you lick the mask off; after sitting on your lips for so long, the yogurt would have gotten a sour taste.
8. Moisturize your lips with a natural lip balm or a natural oil. Simply apply a thin layer of lip balm or natural oil over your lips and blot off any excess with a tissue. Avoid anything containing eucalyptus, menthol, and camphor; these ingredients can dry or irritate your lips. Instead, consider using a natural lip balm or any of the following oils:
   • Cocoa butter
   • Coconut oil
   • Jojoba oil
   • Olive oil
   • Shea butter
   • Sweet almond oil
   • Vitamin E oil

Tips

• When making exfoliating scrubs, consider adding in other ingredients, such as juices, spices, extracts, or chopped-up herbs.
• You may need to use these masks a few times before you start seeing any results.
• Masks only help so much; be sure to keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of water. Your lips might be dry simply because you have not been drinking enough

Warnings

• Do not be tempted to peel off any dry or flaking skin. This will only worsen your condition.
• If you have cracked or sensitive lips, either skip the exfoliating or use a very gentle touch.

Things You'll Need

Things You'll Need for a Basic Lip Mask

• Honey
• A small spatula/ spoon
• Plastic wrap

Things You'll Need for an Exfoliating Lip Mask

• 1 teaspoon of avocado oil, olive oil, or sweet almond oil
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil, shea butter, or Vaseline
• Small bowl for mixing
• Small container for storing

Things You'll Need for a Soothing Lip Mask

• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon yogurt
• ½ teaspoon honey
• Lip balm or natural oil
• Two bowls for mixing

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