Beauty

•Get ready to pucker up with peppermint lip balm.

Use leftover peppermint candy to make a festive smile smoother. Even if you’re diligent about applying lip balm in the winter, you still might end up with dry, patchy lips. Luckily, it couldn’t be easier to make a DIY lip scrub. (And don’t forget to make enough to gift friends or stuff in stockings!) This peppermint lip scrub uses just three ingredients—including candy canes! The end result? A refreshing seasonal scrub that will leave your lips plump and smooth... just in case you encounter any mistletoe.

Peppermint Lip Scrub

Place several peppermint candies or candy canes in a food processor, then pulse until finely ground. The candies should be roughly the consistency of sugar. In a bowl, add 1 Tbsp. white sugar and 1 Tbsp. coconut oil. Mix in 2 Tbsp. finely ground peppermint candy until well combined. Store in a small airtight jar. Makes 6 applications.

To use, scoop out a small amount with your finger, then gently rub the mixture over your lips, focusing on dry areas. If there’s extra scrub left on your lips, you can rinse them—but we won’t tell if you lick the sweet mixture off.