Home Remedies for Lip Care

Lips exfoliation is very important for a rosy and beautiful appearance. Just once in a week take out time for the health of your lips also. You will feel the positive effect soon. Here are some easy home remedies for making the lips healthy and charming.

For lips exfoliation take slices of beetroot or lemon peels for massaging as they retain the redness of lips. You can also apply milk cream mixed with turmeric on lips.

Easy to make home packs

Lime honey pack

Mix some drops of lemon juice in honey and apply on lips daily. Using it for a long time will enhance the beauty of your lips.  But it is very important to make a fresh lip pack daily.

Milk honey pack

Mix honey with fresh  milk and apply on lips for half an hour. This will give a soft texture to your lips and will make them rosy.

Pure Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera contains the properties of bleaching  the skin. Use Aloe Vera gel or fresh Aloe Vera  pulp for massaging lips and keep it for 15 minutes. it gives natural moisturizing effect to lips.

Almond milk pack

Prepare almond powder now mix fresh milk in it and apply for half an hour. It is very beneficial in curing any lips problem and makes them soft.

Olive oil-lime essential oil

Take 5 table spoon olive oil and 1/2 tea spoon lime flavored essential oil. apply its layer on the lips and keep it for 20 minutes wash with cold water afterwards.

The information present here is for general purpose please consult your doctor before taking any medication therapy.

1. Sugar

Exfoliating dead cells off your chapped lips will help restore their natural softness faster.

1. Mix two teaspoons of sugar with one teaspoon of honey. Apply the paste to your lips and let it sit for a few minutes.
2. Then use your fingers to gently rub the mixture around on your lips to loosen the dead skin cells.
3. Wash it off with lukewarm water.

2. Honey

Honey is a great moisturizer that also has healing and antibacterial properties to treat chapped lips.

• Simply apply pure organic honey on your chapped lips several times a day.
• You can also make a paste of honey and glycerin and apply it before going to bed to enjoy softer lips in the morning.

3. Rose Petals

The rose plant in your garden can also come to your rescue when suffering from chapped lips. This remedy will help your lips stay moisturized while also enhancing their beautiful color.

1. Wash a handful of rose petals thoroughly in water. Soak the petals in milk for a few hours. (If you have issues with dairy products, you can soak them in glycerin instead.)
2. Mash the rose petals into a thick paste.
3. Apply the paste on your dry lips two to three times a day and every night before going to bed.

4. Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is a natural moisturizer that can help heal chapped lips caused by cold or dry weather. Simply apply pure coconut oil several times a day on your lips to keep them moist. You can also use olive oill.

5. Castor Oil

Castor oil is another good treatment for dry and chapped lips.

• Simply apply castor oil to your lips several times a day.
• You can also make a soothing treatment using one teaspoon of castor oil, one teaspoon of glycerin and a few drops of fresh lemon juice. Mix it well and apply it on your lips before going to bed. In the morning, wash it off with a cotton ball dipped in lukewarm water. Repeat this daily until your lips are healed.

6. Milk Cream

The high fat content of milk cream makes it a great natural lip moisturizer.

1. Apply fresh milk cream on your lips and leave it on for 10 minutes. Then gently wash your lips with a cotton ball dipped in lukewarm water.
2. Do this daily to help your lips heal faster.

7. Aloe Vera Gel

The healing qualities of aloe vera are well known. Putting a small amount of aloe vera gel on your lips daily will help them heal and relieve the pain. Aloe vera gel has an unpleasant taste but its amazing healing quality is worth it.

8. Cucumber

Another simple and natural solution for chapped lips is cucumber.

1. Rub a small slice of cucumber across your dry lips gently so that the juice is applied well over them.
2. Leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes and then wash your lips with water.
3. Do this several times a day to help your lips heal faster.

9. Petroleum Jelly

Petroleum jelly is also very effective in treating dry lips.

• Simply apply some petroleum jelly over your dry lips several times a day to keep them well protected. Reapply before going to bed to keep your lips well nourished during the night.
• You can also first put a light coat of honey on your lips, letit dry for a few seconds and then apply a light coat of petroleum jelly. Wait a few minutes and then remove it with a cotton ball dipped in warm water. Repeat this remedy twice daily.

10. Water

Dehydration can be the reason behind your chapped lips. It’s important to drink plenty of water during the day to keep your body well hydrated. Try to start your day by drinking one or two glasses of water before eating or drinking anything else. Also, before going to bed drink at least one glass of water. In addition to keeping you hydrated, water helps flush toxins out of the body.

These remedies are effective in treating dry and chapped lips. But to prevent recurrence, keep your lips well moisturized and your body well hydrated, avoid extreme temperatures, and eat a proper diet.