Lip Scrub Recipe

It so good, you can eat it. No, seriously what follows is an edible lip scrub recipe…does it get any better than this?!

In this easy to make lip scrub recipe, I’ve used ingredients you should be able to find in your kitchen.

And if you don’t have them on hand, you can certainly go for a quick run to your nearest natural food store and use those ingredients in other delicious food recipes…I’m thinking gluten free moist chocolate cake, vegan hot chocolate…mmm ok… sorry to digress here!

I’m using brown sugar because it is an awesome exfloliator. Brown sugar contains glycolic acid, also known as AHA, which helps reducing wrinkles, removing dead cells and increasing skin cells turnover. Brown sugar and maple syrup are natural humectants. They will draw the outside moisture to your skin.

Coconut oil is also a great moisturizer as you probably know and will make your lips smooth like silk. Raw cocoa powder is very high in antioxiants and also includes caffeine and theobromine. Those two ingredients helps getting a more supple skin.

Did you know that eating raw cacao makes you happy? (ok maybe you did know that…!)  It contains phenylethylamine which is the same feelings you get when you are in love.

Last but not least, I’ve added a little bit of organic cinnamon powder. Cinnamon powder will plump up your lips for a short while as it increase blood circulation. A light tingling sensation is normal. Just remember to use cinnamon powder wisely. Do not to increase the amount of cinnamon powder in this lip scrub recipe as it can irritate your skin.