Growing up during my teens I had never heard about something called ‘lip scrubs’. I was lucky that my mum introduced me to face scrubs, but that was it. I guess it was a different time and we weren’t as into skin care as we are now. But, history aside, yes there is something called lip scrub and, apparently, it is really good for your lips. After all, a smooth and kissable mouth is important. Excess of dead skin on the lips can cause premature ageing. Lip scrubs will help you to remove any clingy dead skin and prep your lips for a balm or lipstick application. This is an ESSENTIAL step to follow before you apply any sort of lipstick, but mostly if you choose to wear matte lipstick. So, girls, run your engines and let the best lip scrubs win (sorry Ru!).
This hypoallergenic lip scrub gently removes dead and dry skin to the leave your skin hydrated and smooth using a blend of beeswax and shea butter. The formula used to exfoliate and soften the lips leaving them with a wonderful feeling. Ideal for those of you who often have cracked and dry lips, this lip scrub will make your lips incredibly soft. Kiko’s lip scrubs are dermatologically tested and created to ensure the minimum chance of allergenic reactions.
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What brand if not Lush could create this? The bubble-gum lip scrub not only tastes amazing (do not eat it) but the effect is surprising. Just apply with a clean finger and start rubbing on your lips. Let the exfoliating caster sugar and softening jojoba oil do their job, scrubbing away the dead skin and moisturiser your skin underneath.
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This sugar-based scrub buffs away dry and flaky skin and at the same time the hydrating conditioner leaves your lips smooth and softer. After you scrub and exfoliate with this product you will be surprised as it leaves behind an essence of oil for moisture and a small hint of a tint (depends which flavour you buy). It comes in 5 flavours: Candied Nectar, Fruit of Passion, Summer Berry, Sweet Brown Sugar and Sweet Vanilla. They are all really tasty!
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Brown sugar is often used as a base for any scrub, so what can be better than totally brown sugar crystals lip scrub? Fresh created the perfect pre-lipstick preparation. Apply a small amount on your clean finger, gently start scrubbing and then wash it away. Fresh’s lip scrub can be used 2 or 3 times per week. This lip scrub both exfoliates and conditions sensitive lips, keeping your lips kissable and moisturised up to 6 hours.
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This lip scrub literally has ingredients from all around- and from places I want to go on holiday, sorry Monday hit me hard. Back to the lip scrubs, glam glow formula contains Caribbean cane sugar, Hawaiian sea salt, almond oil, lychees and Moroccan mint leaf.
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This multi-action fizzy formula has been created to instantly renew and smooth the look of your lips.
Remember, girls, these lip scrubs are the key element to removing flaky, dead skin and helping your lips to regenerate. Always look for lip scrubs that are brown, cane sugar based or containing honey. The sugar’s small particles make an excellent natural exfoliant and reveal the glowing, healthy-looking skin underneath. Honey, instead, is naturally antibacterial and also great to hydrate and smooth your skin. Do not forget that we are still talking about a scrub, so after your scrub routine, hydrating your lips is the best form of care for the lips.
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