: : skip to main skip to sidebar Tuesday , December 14, 2010 fresh from your kitchen : honey brown sugar lip scrub We're getting into that time of year where cold , dry weather starts to do a number on our skin . Your lips actually have some of the thinnest skin on your entire body , which is one of the reasons they are prone to getting dry and flaky in the winter . This simple recipe can help to smooth and nourish chapped lips and will keep for a few months in a small container for repeated . use : ingredients 1 T brown sugar 1 T oil try olive , grape seed or sunflower 1 t honey A few drops of baking flavoring if you desire like vanilla , peppermint , orange or almond extract : directions mix ingredients together in a small bowl with a spoon scoop into a small container for future use