Quick tips for chapped lips

Dry lips seems to be a perennial problem and we present 3 do-it-at-home tips to soften and moisturize your lips.

1.Cucumber: The cool cucumber has skin lightening properties and helps remove tan. So it lightens your lips by reducing the dark patches on them and also is a good moisturizer. Take a slice of a cucumber and rub them gently on the lips. Keep for 15 minutes and wash off with plain water.

2. Rose Petals: Rose petals have excellent skin lightening & softening properties and also make your lips hydrated. It helps to keep them pink and smooth, by retaining the natural colour. Soak the rose petals in raw milk for a few hours. Grind them into a smooth paste and apply on the lips. Keep for 15-20 minutes and wash off with rose water for added softness.

3.Lip Scrub: Use granulated sugar for exfoliation once a week or depending on how often your lips become dry. This helps to get rid of dead cells. In 2 teaspoons of granulated sugar, mix a few drops of olive oil. Then add ½ teaspoon of honey and mix well. Leave this mixture for 5 minutes, so that the sugar becomes softer and thus making it easier to apply.

Apply all over the lips and scrub gently. Wash off with lukewarm water. This can be done through the year for healthy soft lips!