11 Best Lip Scrubs to Buff Away Flakes
Do you really have your lip-care routine down pat if you don't have one of the best lip scrubs? No matter what time of year it may be, chapped lips can pop up as an uninvited guest—but worry not, because these exfoliators will buff away dead skin cells and flakes with a few quick swipes of their gritty (yet supremely gentle!) formulas.
The key to these nourishing exfoliators are their formulations, which usually contain sugar to gently buff flakes away; at the same time, moisturizing emollients and occlusive ingredients soften lips and lock in moisture. So, before you apply the rest of your lip-care products, create a smooth base with these skin-polishing lip treatments.
Best Lip Scrub Overall: Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion Smoothing Lip Exfoliator
Why it's worth it: Part exfoliator and part balm, the Dr. Brandt Smoothing Lip Exfoliator feels like a cushiony, ever-so-slightly gritty treatment on dry, chapped lips. As you rub it onto your (preferably damp, according to the brand) lips in circular motions, ultra-fine exfoliating clusters made of sugar crystals and wood pulp-derived cellulose micro-granules polish skin to its smoothest state. Jennifer Gordon, MD, a board-certified dermatologist at Westlake Dermatology in Austin, Texas, calls this treatment “a great all-around lip exfoliator” for its combination of exfoliants and smoothing, antioxidant-rich sunflower oil. “It helps renew the lips by targeting dullness and moisturization and, as a bonus, is cruelty-free,” she says.
