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7 things you should never leave in a hot car
While it may seem convenient to store certain items in your car, high heat can make them unsafe or ineffective.
Dry, flakey lips are common during the cool months of winter and early spring, but chapped lips can be caused year-round by dry indoor air, nighttime mouth breathing, allergies, dehydration or autoimmune disease.
Drinking plenty of water and keeping lips protected with a sun-resistant lip balm are two of the best ways to keep your lips soft and smooth. When lips do get chapped, you can remove dry, dead skin with an all-natural lip scrub.
DIY lip scrub
You can make your own lip scrub — in three easy steps — using everyday ingredients you already have at home.
1. First you will need an exfoliating agent, to buff away dead skin and smooth rough lips. These can include:
Sugar
Sea salt
Coffee grounds
Ground spices
2. Next, add an emollient to moisturize and nourish the lips. These can include:
Honey
Almond, coconut or olive oil
Petroleum jelly
3. Now comes the fun part: the add-ins. Mix and match flavors with the above ingredients to customize your lip scrub. Optional add-ins include:
Essential oils, such as lavender or peppermint
Citrus peel or oil
Fresh fruit, such as strawberry or raspberry
Try this easy recipe, or mix and match ingredients to make your own flavors.
Honey Cinnamon Lip Scrub
Yields 1/8 cup
Ingredients
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons raw honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Apply a small amount to lips with your finger and gently scrub, then wipe with a warm, wet washcloth.
Store in a sterilized small pot or jar with lid. Discard unused scrub after one week.
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