Smooth lips for winter and matte lipstick, without making them sore.
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Fine sugar loosens dead skin while oils, butters or honey cushion the lips, so flakes come off without feeling harsh.
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Massage a pea-sized amount over clean, damp lips in light circles for 30–60 seconds, then wipe it off.
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Seal with a thick lip balm at once. If you scrub in the morning, use a lip balm with SPF.
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Daily scrubbing leaves thin lip skin raw and peeling. Twice a week is enough even in peak winter.
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Mix fine sugar with honey or coconut oil. Skip lemon, salt, baking soda and toothpaste on your lips.
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Never scrub cracked, bleeding or sunburnt lips or cold sores. Scrubs also don't lighten dark lips.
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