Skip pricey creams: make lip balm at home with beetroot and coconut oil

People pay as much attention to lip care as they do to their skin, often trying different things to keep lips naturally pink and hydrated. But changing weather and poor lifestyle habits can leave lips in bad shape.

To restore shine to dry, chapped lips, many turn to expensive market products or even lip treatments. But such treatments only make lips look good for a short while before they turn dry and rough again. Instead of costly products, a lip balm can be made at home using ingredients already in the kitchen.

Making the lip balm needs just three things: ghee, coconut oil and beetroot. The method is simple. First, grate a beetroot into a bowl and extract its juice. Add one teaspoon of ghee and half a teaspoon of coconut oil to it. Whisk the mixture well with a spoon until it turns creamy, which helps the balm set properly. Store the prepared balm in an airtight glass container so it stays fresh and does not spoil, then let it set in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes.

This lip balm can be applied every night before sleeping, which helps keep lips hydrated. It can also be applied before lipstick, which nourishes the lips deeply and makes them look glossy. When dry lips or other related skin problems increase, home remedies can always be tried instead of expensive products, keeping lips beautiful for longer and reducing such problems.

Repeated use of lipstick or store-bought lip balm can darken and dry out lips, spoiling the skin's appearance. Using ingredients already available in the kitchen, instead of spending money on expensive cosmetic products, can further enhance the beauty of the lips. This homemade lip balm helps keep lips naturally soft. The beneficial compounds in beetroot juice are said to enhance the pinkness of the lips.