How to Make a Natural, Moisturizing Lip Exfoliation Treatment

Autumn has been unofficially dubbed the social season by many people. However the same cool but tolerable temperatures and crisp air that makes everyone want to go out can also do a number on your lips. Autumn weather coupled with skin drying indoor heating can cause your lips to chap and accrue a build-up of unattractive dead skin cells. Don't let autumn weather detract from one of your most noticeable features by allowing it to dry your lips out..

This moisturizing lip exfoliation recipe is simple to make and calls for inexpensive and easy to obtain ingredients. The lip exfoliation recipe works best when you use it regularly to prevent chapped lips and build-up of dead skin cells on lips, however its never too late to start using it and it will work wonders on your lips even if they're already chapped.

You will need these ingredients to prepare the lip exfoliation recipe: ¼ cup honey, ¼ cup sugar, 6 to 8 Vitamin E capsules, 1 tbsp. pineapple juice concentrate

Begin preparing the lip exfoliation recipe by measuring ¼ of white granulated sugar into a small mixing bowl. The primary purpose of sugar in this recipe is to provide naturally strong exfoliation to your lips, helping you remove unsightly dead skin cells without causing irritation to your lips. Sugar is also a source of glycolic acid, an alpha-hydroxyl acid that penetrates deeply into skin below dead skin cells and destroys them. In addition to exfoliation glycolic acid helps attract moisture to the skin, which is crucial for lips since they lack oil glands.

Continue preparing the deep moisturizing lip exfoliation recipe by adding ¼ of a cup of runny honey to the mixing bowl and stirring the mixture until it is uniform. Honey is a natural humectant meaning it draws moisture to your lips. Its inclusion in the deep moisturizing lip exfoliation recipe will leave your lips feeling incredibly soft and looking lush and healthy.

Continue preparing the deep moisturizing lip exfoliation recipe by adding 1 tablespoon of pineapple juice concentrate to the mixture and stir. Pineapple is a natural source of bromelain a powerful enzyme that exfoliates will encourage new skin cell growth on your lips. Its also a source of Vitamin C that will further help to remove dead skin cells from your lips.

Complete the moisturizing lip exfoliation treatment by squeezing 6 to 8 capsules of Vitamin E into the mixture and stir until the blend is uniform. Use 6 capsules for general lip exfoliation and moisturizing; if your lips are really dry, chapped or cracked use 8 capsules of Vitamin E. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that will encourage cell growth and help heal and soothe damage to your lips. It is incredibly moisturizing when used on the lips and will leave your lips feeling soft and smooth.

Your deep moisturizing lip exfoliation treatment is now ready for you use. Dip the corner of a soft washcloth into the moisturizing lip exfoliation treatment and apply a thick layer of it to your lips. Allow the moisturizing lip exfoliation treatment to set on your lips for several minutes. After letting the treatment set on your lips for at least 5 minutes gently scrub your lips with small circular motions. When finished wipe away excess lip exfoliation treatment then rinse with warm water until all of the lip exfoliation treatment has been removed.

Store the remaining moisturizing lip exfoliation treatment in the refrigerator it will remain fresh for several weeks. The lip exfoliation treatment is gentle enough to use on a daily basis.