DIY Lip Scrub & Lip Balm

"You have witchcraft in your lips." - William Shakespeare  Henry V My lips would have to be one of my favourite features, not too big or plump still not teeny tiny. I love wearing lipstick, I feel more comfortable in just a red lipstick that in a full face of make up. For this reason I really like to look after my lips, I use a regular lip scrub and a lip balm every night before bed. Making your own DIY lip scrub and lip balms are not only fun and inexpensive, its a way to know exactly what you are placing on your lips. If you have certain issues with your lips you can tailor these basic DIY recipes to include different additives to help combat things like dry, flaky or cracked lips.

- 2 Tbsp Brown Sugar

- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil

- 1/2 Tbsp Raw Honey

- 1/2 Tsp Ground Cinnamon

1.) Add ingredients together in a small cup, mix until everything is combine creating a wet sand like texture, add extra oil and honey if the mixture feels to dry.

2.) Place a small pinch of the mixture in between your thumb and for finger and roll it around until it starts to melt and become slightly sticky.

3.) Apply the mixture to your lips, your may need to pat it on a few times. 

4.) Gently rub your finger in a circular motion over your lips to ex foliate any dry and dead skin.

5.) Rinse your lips with warm water and follow with a lip balm.

6.) Keep the excess in the fridge, should last a month or so.

-  1 Tbsp Vaseline

- Almost empty lipstick

- Empty lip balm container

1.) Place the Vaseline into a small ball.

2.) Remove the last of the remaining lipstick with a spoon.

3.) Stir the lipstick into the Vaseline, depending on the ratio of lipstick to Vaseline the shade may change slightly.

4.) Spoon the Vaseline mixture into the empty lip balm container.

Have you ever created your own lip scrub or lip balm?

What did you think of my DIY lip balm and DIY lip scrub?

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DIY Whipped Vanilla & Coconut Body Butter

This summer heat is currently doing a number on my skin, with average temperatures being in the mid 30's our air conditioner has been running non stop which has caused my skin to dry up like a prune! 
To combat my Sahara dessert skin I have been using plenty of creams and body butters, however after emptying a whole tub in one week and reading the incomprehensible ingredients list on the back of the packaging I thought it would be healthier and cheaper to make my own.

- 1/2 Cup Coconut Oil - 1 Cup Shea Butter - 1 Cup Cocoa Butter -1 Tsp Vanilla Essential Oil
1.) Create a double boiler by boiling a pot of water and placing a large glass bowl over the top.
2.) Add the Coconut Oil, Shea Butter and Cocoa Butter in the bowl and stir with a spoon whilst is slowly melts, be careful not to let the mixture boil. TIP: Grating the butters will make them melt quicker.
3.) Once fully melted remove the mixture from the stove, add in the Vanilla Essential Oil and stir through.
4.) Place in the mixture in the fridge for around 20 to 25 minutes or until it begins to solidify.
5.) Whip the mixture with a electric mixer until stiff white peaks form, if the mixture is not cool enough the peaks will not form. TIP: If the mixture is not forming peaks place back in the fridge for another 10 minutes.
6.) Carefully spoon the Whipped Body Butter into mason jars ensuring that you don't over pack the jars.
This recipe will make 2 to 3 cups and should store for around 3 months if sealed in a airtight container. 
If you live in a warmer climate I would suggest storing in the fridge.
If you would like to download these adorable labels click on the link below.

{Whipped Vanilla & Coconut Body Butter Labels}
What do you think of my Body Butter? Have you every made DIY body lotion before?