Using a lip scrub is easy and can leave your lips feeling soft and smooth. Simply follow these steps for best results:
Step-by-Step Guide to Using a Lip Scrub
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Preparation: Slightly wet your lips with water to help the scrub glide more easily. This is suggested by several sources like Cassandra Bankson (https://www.cassandrabankson.com/blogs/latest/how-do-i-use-a-lip-scrub-pros-and-cons).
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Application: Apply a small amount of lip scrub—about a pea-sized amount (https://blog.thesage.com/2012/11/30/shea-butter-lip-scrub/)—to your lips using a clean fingertip. NIVEA recommends using your fingertip and applying a "reasonable amount" (https://www.nivea.co.uk/advice/skin/how-to-use-lip-scrub).
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Gentle Exfoliation: Gently rub the scrub onto your lips using small, circular motions. The Boots UK video ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...](A YouTube link is missing from the provided text)) suggests gentle circular motions. Avoid scrubbing too hard, as this can irritate your lips (https://blog.thesage.com/2012/11/30/shea-butter-lip-scrub/). You can also rub your lips together (https://www.wikihow.com/Use-Lip-Scrub). Continue for about 30 seconds (https://www.wikihow.com/Use-Lip-Scrub).
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Removal: Gently rinse the scrub away with lukewarm water. Dab your lips dry with a soft towel or tissue ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...](A YouTube link is missing from the provided text)).
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Moisturize: Follow up with a lip balm or moisturizer to hydrate and protect your lips. This is a helpful tip mentioned in several sources, including a suggestion to use face moisturizer sealed with petroleum jelly from Reddit (https://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddiction/comments/112y9x7/routine_help_if_everyone_is_saying_do_not_use_a/).
Frequency of Use
It's generally recommended to use a lip scrub only once or twice a week (https://www.quora.com/How-often-should-you-use-a-lip-scrub). Overuse can irritate your lips.
