DIY Pumpkin Spice Lip Scrub

Keep your lips exfoliated and hydrated this fall and winter with this DIY pumpkin spice lip scrub. Your lips will love the skin nourishing ingredients and it tastes super yummy, too!

I don’t know about you, but my lips get super dry and chapped during the fall and winter months.

I apply lip balm throughout the day, but sometimes, it’s just not enough to combat the dryness.

Lip balm isn’t very effective if it’s applied to dead skin. The dead skin must be removed for the lip balm to penetrate the skin properly.

Consistent exfoliation is the key to soft, smooth, moisturized lips, and I have a super yummy lip scrub recipe that will do just that!

This homemade pumpkin spice lip scrub is not only delicious but also completely removes dry, dead skin to reveal kissable, hydrated lips.

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DIY Pumpkin Spice Lip Scrub Ingredients

This homemade lip scrub contains only a few ingredients, and they are all 100% natural! Learn more about each ingredient below, and try to use organic ingredients whenever possible.

Small Jar

You will need a small jar to store this DIY pumpkin spice lip scrub. I recommend a 2-ounce jar. These are the ones that I use.

Sugar

Sugar is absolutely essential to this DIY pumpkin spice lip scrub. Without it, it wouldn’t be much of a scrub at all. The sugar crystals polish and exfoliate the lips.

You can use brown sugar or white sugar—either one will work.

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is amazing for the skin. It is extremely moisturizing, antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory.

It is also incredibly rich in antioxidants, which can help protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals and environmental stressors.

If you don’t have coconut oil, you can use almond oil. But coconut oil tastes a lot yummier!

Also, be sure to use solid coconut oil, not fractionated coconut oil.

Pumpkin Spice

Pumpkin spice simply adds an all-natural, yummy scent and flavor to the pumpkin spice lip scrub. Without it, this wouldn’t be a pumpkin spice lip scrub at all.

Manuka Honey

Manuka honey helps to keep the skin hydrated and soft. It is also great at gently exfoliating away dead skin cells.

Manuka honey can be pricey, though, so if you’d rather use raw honey, you can. However, manuka honey is preferred because of its antibacterial properties.

You can click here to learn more about the amazing benefits of manuka honey.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that acts as an antioxidant. It helps to protect cells, including skin cells, from damage.

Vitamin E isn’t 100% necessary, but it does add some extra skin-healing benefits and may help extend the lip scrub’s shelf life.

How Do You Make Pumpkin Spice Lip Scrub?

This homemade pumpkin spice lip scrub is super easy to make. You’ll just need a small container like this one and the following ingredients.

• 3 Tablespoons of Sugar
• 1/2 Tablespoon of Coconut Oil
• 1 teaspoon of Pumpkin Spice
• 1 Tablespoon of Manuka Honey
• 10 Drops of Vitamin E

Add all the ingredients above to your container and mix well—and that is all there is to it!

If your coconut oil isn’t soft enough to mix, melt it in a double boiler or the microwave.

How Do You Use Homemade Pumpkin Spice Lip Scrub?

This lip scrub is just as easy to use as it is to make. Using your fingertips, apply about a pea-sized amount to your lips. Massage gently into your lips using circular motions.

Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Make sure to apply lip balm right after to seal in the moisture.

I have a homemade mango honey lip balm recipe that is all-natural and incredibly moisturizing!

How Often Can This Lip Scrub Be Used?

When it comes to lip scrub, you don’t want to overdo it and over-exfoliate. Over-exfoliating can irritate the lips and cause redness. 

I recommend a few times a week, maybe a little more or a little less, depending on the time of year.

How Long Do You Leave Lip Scrub On For?

You only need to massage in the lip scrub for about a minute. It isn’t necessary to leave it on any longer than that.

Make sure to use a gentle motion when applying to your lips. Over-exfoliating is bad for your lips because it can cause small cuts, so be careful!

How to Store DIY Pumpkin Spice Lip Scrub

Homemade lip scrub should be stored in an airtight (preferably glass) container. It does not need to be refrigerated, but doing so may extend its shelf life.

Always make sure your hands are clean before using a homemade lip scrub, and never allow water to get into the lip scrub. This will prevent the lip scrub from being contaminated with harmful bacteria.

When Does This DIY Pumpkin Spice Lip Scrub Expire?

As long as you follow the directions above and don’t allow harmful bacteria to contaminate the lip scrub, it should be safe to use for at least one year.

Keep in mind that this is assuming all the ingredients used are fresh. If they are not, this lip scrub will expire whenever the ingredients you used are set to expire.

For example, if you used sugar from your pantry that is set to expire in 30 days, your lip scrub will also expire in 30 days.

I hope that makes sense. When making homemade skincare products, it’s best to use fresh ingredients whenever possible. That way, you can ensure a long shelf life.

Final Thoughts

This DIY pumpkin spice lip scrub is a delightful and effective way to exfoliate and nourish your lips, especially during the colder months.

It combines the warm, comforting scent of pumpkin spice with natural exfoliants like sugar and moisturizing ingredients like coconut oil and honey. It’s easy to make, cost-effective, and free from artificial additives.

I really hope you like it! Please let me know if you have any questions or comments below!

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