Lips Like Sugar...

EXFOLIATION. It's not a new word, but do you ever associate it with your lips? Maybe it's time that you should. Having soft, kissable lips is not hard at all, you just need to exfoliate them regularly(but not so often that you rub them raw).  Exfoliated lips provide a nice, smooth base for your lipstick, gloss, stain, or whatever you choose to use.

There are products out there that make it easy to do, and one that I have used and liked is fRxtion by Tarte. It's a natural sugar exfoliator and lip balm duo. It's a little pricey at $15, but it does a nice job.

If you want to go a cheaper route, you can make your exfoliator at home! I came up with a recipe that only uses two ingredients: sugar and vegetable oil. All you do is mix a little over 1/4 teaspoon of sugar with 1/4 teaspoon of vegetable oil to get the consistency you see in the picture. Next, scoop up some of the mixture on your finger and start working it into your lips in a circular motion for about 30 seconds. Make sure to coat your top and bottom lip. after you're done, take a damp washcloth and gently rub away.

After your lips are dry, apply your choice of lip balm. In between the times you  

exfoliate(every few weeks), I really like using Blistex Lip Massage lip balm. Its' soft-touch tip smooths away rough spots and the balm stays on for longer than a lot of other ones I've tried.

So, if you want lips like sugar...you might have to use a little sugar. Give it a try and let me know what you think!