Mix a teaspoon of sugar and a teaspoon of honey (or olive oil, if you don’t have honey available). Scrub the mixture over your lips using a circular motion. Rinse and repeat until your lips are dry-skin free.
Look for a balm or serum that has both a moisturizing ingredient such as an oil, and protective barrier to help keep the moisture in place such as a wax or ceramide. [6] X Expert Source Erica CoatesProfessional Makeup Artist Expert Interview. 25 February 2022.
Mix a pinch cinnamon or cayenne pepper with a healthy dollop of olive oil. Apply to your lips and let it sit for no more than a minute, then rinse. Mix 5 drops of peppermint extract with 1/2 teaspoon olive oil. Apply to your lips for five minutes, then rinse.
Melt 1 tablespoon beeswax together with 3 tablespoons coconut oil. Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil, like peppermint (as a bonus, it’ll also plump your lips). Pour the mixture into an old lip balm container and let it harden before use.
Cherry juice Cranberry juice Pomegranate juice Strawberry juice (for a pinker hue)
Beet root powder is also an effective lip stain. Mix a little powder with enough olive oil to make a paste. Apply to your lips, and let the paste dry completely. Wipe off the excess paste, then seal the color with clear lip balm. You can also use canned beets, although the pigment won’t be as strong.
Kool-Aid can impart color, but it will also leave a sticky residue and may stain if you drip it on your clothes in the process of applying it.
Melt 1 tablespoon coconut oil. Mix in 1 tablespoon Kool-Aid powder or beet root powder. Pour the mixture into a small jar with a tight-fitting lid. Apply it with your finger or a cotton swab. The stain will melt at warm temperatures.
After exfoliating your lips, always apply a good nourishing lip balm to keep extra moisture from escaping. If you have trouble with flaky lips, try sleeping with a humidifier.
When you have alcohol, make sure to follow it with plenty of water. That way you won’t wake up with dry lips. Avoid extremely salty foods, since they can dry out your lips.
