Who does not like to have soft and plump lips, capable of giving a younger and more enchanting look! Unfortunately, almost everyone thinks that the only way to make them so irresistible is to undergo injections and plastic surgery. However, these are expensive and even risky procedures that, in the end, do not always deliver the expected result. Cinnamon, on the other hand, is a natural and affordable alternative. You can use it to create lip care products with a moisturizing, exfoliating and, at the same time, plumping action!
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Plump Lips with Cinnamon Powder
Step 1. Start from scratch
Wash your face and scrub your hands well as you will need to use your fingers during this process. If you wear lipstick or lip gloss, remove it before moving on. Your goal is to start with completely clean lips. Take a damp washcloth and wipe it gently over your mouth, going back and forth several times. This will remove any cuticles.
Step 2. Apply a lubricating product
You can use petroleum jelly, Eucerin Aquaphor or your favorite lip balm. Spread a thin layer of it over your mouth, making sure you cover it all. Do not protrude from the lip contour. This will prevent them from exfoliating excessively and make sure they are well hydrated before applying cinnamon powder.
Step 3. Prepare the mixture
Take a clean bowl and combine half a teaspoon of ground cinnamon with a dab of petroleum jelly until you get a paste. Put some on a clean finger. You can also use a soft-bristled toothbrush if you prefer.
- If you only have cinnamon sticks available, use them. Just make sure you crush them first. You don't have to grind them into powder: they just need to reach the consistency of salt.
- An alternative that can make exfoliation even more effective is to correct the mixture with salt. Take a clean bowl and mix half a teaspoon of ground cinnamon with half a teaspoon of salt. Next, add a tablespoon of petroleum jelly and mix well. Keep following the steps of this method (there are no other variations).
Step 4. Apply the compound
Using a finger (or a soft-bristled toothbrush), coat all lips with the mixture you just made. Then gently press your finger (or toothbrush) to your mouth and gently rub both lips in small circular motions for 30-40 seconds.
- You will feel a slight tingling, but this is normal. Cinnamon slightly irritates the surface of the lips, causing redness and slight swelling.
- Be careful not to swallow it as it can irritate your throat.
Step 5. Leave on
It is advisable to let the mixture act for about 3-5 minutes. Then use a damp cloth to gently remove the mixture. You will notice more rosy, fresh and plump lips.
Do not leave the mixture for more than a few minutes because the plumping effect is produced only in this period of time. If it remains in place for too long or even a whole night, it does not increase the volumizing effect, but increases the risk of inflammation and irritation
Step 6. Apply lip balm
You can use plain or colored lip balm if you prefer. Petroleum jelly and Eucerin Aquaphor are also effective. Just make sure you don't skip this step - freshly plumped lips need to be hydrated after exfoliation, and once hydrated, they will look even more seductive!
Method 2 of 2: Plump Lips with Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil
Step 1. Start from scratch
Wash your face and scrub your hands well as you will need to use your fingers during this process. If you wear lipstick or lip gloss, remove it before moving on. Your goal is to start with completely clean lips. Take a damp washcloth and wipe it gently over your mouth, going back and forth several times. This will remove any cuticles.
Step 2. Prepare the mixture
Put a tablespoon of petroleum jelly in a small bowl. Pour two drops of cinnamon leaf essential oil (if you are unfamiliar with essential oils, you can find them in large supermarkets in the health and wellness aisle or in herbal medicine). Make sure you use cinnamon leaf oil, not the one extracted from the plant's bark. Stir with a toothpick.
- Cinnamon oil is a natural product and usually does not cause any side effects on the skin. However, if you have skin sensitivity, are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should consult your doctor before trying this method.
- Applied to the lips, cinnamon oil can also reduce the anxiety associated with motion sickness while traveling. Another plus: it freshens your breath.
Step 3. Apply the compound
Gently rub it on your lips for 2-3 minutes, then leave it on. You will feel a slight tingling, but this is normal. Cinnamon slightly irritates the surface of the lips, causing redness and slight swelling, hence the tingling sensation.
If instead of tingling you feel an uncomfortable burning sensation, clean your lips thoroughly and start over, making a mixture with 1 drop of cinnamon leaf oil instead of 2
Step 4. Use the blend as if it were a lip gloss
After a few minutes of application you will notice that the lips will begin to swell and redden slightly, creating a very natural looking volume and color. This effect will last several hours. Once it wears off, you can reapply the blend as needed, using it just as if it were a lip gloss.
Advice
- Use a small amount of cinnamon if you have sensitive lips.
- To keep your lips from chapping, apply a good quality balm before bed.
