Remedy your chapped lips this winter and spring with a homemade sweet honey, vanilla, and brown sugar lip scrub.
Why we love this project
Our lip scrub is simple to make and only requires 4 ingredients, most of which are probably sitting in your cupboard already!
This scrub combines the typical dry sugar scrub we all know and love with the soothing properties of coconut oil and honey. The coconut oil and honey used in this recipe provide your lips with plenty of moisture that is well needed deep into the chilly winter months (or year-round)!
Helpful Project Information
- Age Level: 6 and up
- Mess Factor: Medium
- Level of Difficulty: Easy
- Time to Complete: Less than 30 minutes
- Cost Estimate: Less than $5.00
Craft supplies you will need
How to Make Lip Scrub
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- First, gently melt your coconut oil. Place in the microwave for 15 seconds. Continue with intervals of 5-10 seconds if it isn’t liquified after the first round.
- In a bowl, add honey, brown sugar, vanilla, and coconut oil. Mix to combine.
- Scoop mixture into jars. Package them into these adorable 4 oz glass jars for safekeeping or gift-giving.
- Your lip scrub will be a runny consistency at first. Give the scrub at least a few hours, if not overnight, to solidify in the jars. Once solidified, mix together with a spoon as the coconut oil will rise to the top and separate.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, this lip scrub doesn’t need to be kept in the fridge. Though you can certainly refrigerate it if you’d like to, especially if you live in a warmer climate. Be sure the lip scrub is in a dry, cool place with the lid on for keeping.
This lip scrub will keep for around 1-2 weeks depending on whether or not you store it in the fridge. Homemade lip scrubs lack the preservatives you find in store-bought scrubs, but remember that you can use this soothing lip scrub daily so it doesn’t go to waste!
If your scrub is overly runny, be sure to move it to a cooler place to help the coconut oil re-solidify. You could also pop it into the refrigerator!
Yes! You can easily double or triple this recipe. These lip scrubs make awesome gifts for lots of occasions!
Give your lips some lovin’ and learn how to make lip scrub using soothing coconut oil, honey, brown sugar, and vanilla!
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How To Make Lip Scrub
Supplies
- 3 Tbsp brown sugar
- 3 Tbsp coconut oil melted
- 4 1/2 tsp honey
- 2 1/4 tsp vanilla
Craft tools
Instructions
- Melt your coconut oil in the microwave for 15 seconds. Continue with intervals of 5-10 seconds if it isn't liquified after the first round.
- In a bowl, add honey, brown sugar, vanilla, and coconut oil. Mix to combine.
- Scoop mixture into jars.
- Your lip scrub will be a runny consistency at first. Give the scrub at least a few hours, if not overnight, to solidify in the jars. Once solidified, mix together with a spoon as the coconut oil will rise to the top and separate.
This post originally appeared here on Jan 22, 2021.
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Elizabeth says
Can I use a essential Oil instead of vanilla?
nicole says
can I use manuka honey?
Amanda Formaro says
I’m not sure, we haven’t used that before. If it behaves the same as regular honey then I would imagine you could.
Nicole says
I am 13 years old and as usual I forgot all about Mother’s Day. So I decided I am going ti try this out and see if it works!
I will comment later and tell you all!
Miki says
Sorry, vanilla extract or essential oil?
Elizabeth says
Love this craft! Thank you.