Cold winds in winter season not only make your skin but also your lips dry and cracked. Sometimes the lips become so dry that they start bleeding. In such a situation, it becomes very important to keep the lips hydrated. Lip balms available in the market are effective for some time, but do not provide long term relief. Therefore, using homemade natural lip balm is a better option. Here we are telling you two easy lip balm recipes, which will not only hydrate the lips but will also make them pink and soft.
1) Make lip balm with ghee and beetroot
Required Ingredients:
- 1 beetroot
- 1-2 teaspoon ghee
- 1 Vitamin E capsule (optional)
- Essential oil (for fragrance, optional)
Method of preparation:
- Prepare Beetroot Juice:
- Grate the beetroot and put it in a cotton cloth and squeeze out its juice.
- Make a mixture of ghee and beetroot:
- Add ghee to beetroot juice and mix it well.
- If you wish, add the oil of 1 vitamin E capsule to it.
- Fragrance and Finishing:
- Add a few drops of essential oil of your choice.
- Set:
- Pour this mixture in a container and let it set in the freezer for some time.
- How to use:
- This lip balm will help in making the lips pink and soft.
2) Make lip balm with coconut oil and beeswax
Required Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon beeswax
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 Vitamin E Capsule
Method of preparation:
- Melt the Beeswax:
- Place the beeswax in a small bowl over hot water and melt slowly.
- Mix coconut oil and honey:
- Add coconut oil and honey to the melted beeswax.
- Mix it well.
- Add Vitamin E:
- Add Vitamin E capsule oil to the mixture and mix again.
- Set:
- Pour the prepared mixture into a small container and let it cool.
- How to use:
- Apply it on the lips after scrub, especially before sleeping at night.
Tips to use lip balm:
- After scrubbing: Before applying lip balm, scrub the lips lightly.
- Apply at night: Use the balm before bed so it works overnight.
- Regular use in winter: Use these balms several times a day to keep lips hydrated.