Who doesn’t want plump and juicy lips that are kissable? It’s true not everyone is born with naturally full lips and that’s okay. Beauty fads like lip fillers are one way to (semi) permanently get a Kylie-Jenner-Esque pout and the easier way with zero commitment is of course overlining your lips with a liner and lipstick.
The ways to get your pucker volumised and plump are many, but if you aren’t someone who likes to put their faith in surgeries or makeup, here’s something for you. These lip care DIY hacks will give your pout a stellar makeover using only natural ingredients. The results may not be as drastic as lip injections or overlined lips, but they will definitely be more natural. Check out the DIY lip care recipes that will help you pucker up and be totally kissable.
4 Lip Care DIYs For A Juicy, Smooth, & Plump Pout
Sugar Kiss
The first order of business is to rid your lips of chapped skin. And doing so with this DIY lip scrub will also plump up your lips and make them appear fuller. This scrub contains simple exfoliating and nourishing ingredients like sugar and castor oil. Sugar’s glycolic acid content also helps brighten the lips while castor oil soothes and heals the skin.
What You Need
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp castor oil
How To Use It
- Combine both ingredients in a bowl to get a grainy paste.
- Adjust the amount of castor oil and sugar to make the paste thick and not runny.
- Massage this mixture on your lips and rub in circular motions.
- Wipe it off with a paper towel to reveal plump and smooth lips.
Avocado Jelly
If you thought avocados were just a bougie fruit that’s super delicious, there’s more to it. This fleshy fruit works as an amazing lip mask to deeply condition your lips. It contains natural vitamin E and fatty acids that make your lips super soft and nourished.
What You Need
- 1 tsp mashed avocado
- 1 tsp petroleum jelly
How To Use It
- Combine both ingredients in a bowl to make a thick paste.
- Slather this paste on your lips and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes. You can use a cling film to hold the mask in place if desired.
- Wipe it off with a paper towel.
Honey Beet
Love a good lip tint but can’t find one that is moisturising enough? Then try this DIY beetroot lip tint. It provides antioxidant protection to your pout and also a gorgeous pink tint. Featuring honey to moisturise, this tint will stay on your lips for long and fade away beautifully over time too.
What You Need
- 1 tsp beetroot juice
- 1 tsp honey
How To Use It
- Combine both ingredients to form a runny solution.
- Apply this solution to your lips with the help of a cotton swab.
- Layer it up as the mixture is runny, so use more if you want to go darker.
- Let it sit for 10 minutes and then wipe off the residue with a paper towel for tinted and moisturised lips.
Plump It Up
Ever heard of lip plumpers? They are a popular beauty product that helps volumise the lips with a tingly sensation. They usually come in gloss form and are quite expensive. But with this DIY lip plumper recipe that was popularised during the lockdown, you will save a whole lot of money. It contains cinnamon and peppermint oil that will tingle your lips and give it a bee-stung effect just like the OTC plumpers. Just make sure to not use this recipe on cracked lips that are already experiencing a burning sensation.
What You Need
- Recycled lip gloss tube
- 1 tbsp castor oil
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 6 drops of peppermint essential
- 3 drops of cinnamon oil
How To Use It
- Add all the ingredients to a clean recycled lip gloss tube.
- Shake well to combine.
- Apply the lip plumping oil to your lips whenever desired.
While these DIYs are great for making your lips super smooth and plump, for days when you don’t have the time or energy to whip them up, invest in essential lip care products. We recommend:
What are you waiting for? Give these easy lip care DIYs a try and thank us later.
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