Moisturizing your skin during winter (and every other season) is essential -- especially for those sensitive and exposed areas of the face. "The combination of cold weather and sun is not the best for our lips, which can become chapped and cracked," says Barbara Stirewalt, spa director at The Spa at Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, New York.
To help remedy these conditions, Stirewalt recommends two easy-to-make spa recipes that take advantage of the natural anti-inflammatory and antibacterial benefits of honey to keep lips soft and smooth.
LIP EXFOLIATOR
- ½ tsp. granulated sugar
- 1 drop honey
- Combine sugar and honey in a small bowl.
- Rub the blend onto your lips for 15 to 30 seconds using light, circular motions.
- Gently wipe off with a warm washcloth.
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