As the cold increases, the dry weather has a bad effect on your lips. Harsh winters can cause your lips to crack. Actually, lack of moisture in the air and indoor heat takes away the natural moisture of the lips, causing them to become dry. In such a situation, you can make lip balm at home to keep your lips soft and hydrated during the cold months. Using hydrating balm keeps your lips hydrated throughout the day. So let us know how to make this lip balm at home?
Make these three lip balms at home:
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Lip balm made from ghee: Grate half a cup of beetroot and filter the juice. Now, add 1 teaspoon ghee to the beetroot juice and mix well. Pour the mixture into a small container and refrigerate it. Your lip balm is ready, apply it on your lips. Ghee deeply hydrates the lip skin and locks the moisture.
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Beeswax Lip Balm: To make beeswax lip balm, take 1 tablespoon beeswax, 1 tablespoon coconut oil, 1 teaspoon honey and 2 vitamin E capsules. Melt the wax in a saucepan over medium heat. When it melts, add a few drops of coconut oil and honey to it. After this, add Vitamin E capsule oil also into this mixture. Mix the mixture well and then pour it into a container. Let it cool for about 30 minutes. Your homemade lip balm is ready which will keep the lips soft and hydrated.
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Coconut Lip Balm: The natural moisturizing properties of coconut help in keeping the lips hydrated. This recipe will keep the lips soft and shiny for hours. Mix equal amounts of coconut oil and petroleum jelly. Pour the mixture into an airtight container and freeze for about 30 minutes. You can also add one or two drops of your favorite essential oil for fragrance. Homemade lip balm is ready to use! By making these homemade lip balms, you can take care of your lips, keeping them soft all season long.
Also keep these things in mind:
Homemade lip balm should always be kept in the refrigerator. Usually it remains effective for 7 to 8 days, so use it within 3-4 days. Additionally, if you are allergic to any of the ingredients, it is important to avoid using them. During the winter months, drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration so you stay hydrated.
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