Can Cinnamon Make Your Lips Look Plump?
Yes. It’s because cinnamon contains cassia oil, which has many benefits (1). It is a calming agent and does not harm your skin when used topically. However, it irritates your mucus membrane when applied to the lips. As a result, the blood circulation to your lips increases, giving you that coveted bee-stung pout. And that’s the reason cinnamon is the cheapest, safest, and natural way to achieve a look that usually costs a bomb (we are talking about those expensive plumpers and cosmetic processes). Now, without much ado, let’s look at the different ways of using cinnamon to plump up your lips. Before we start, a word of caution. After applying the cinnamon lip plumper, you will experience mild irritation on your lips. That’s normal. In fact, if there is no irritation, add some more cinnamon. Let’s proceed to the hacks.
15 DIY Cinnamon Lip Plumper Recipes
1. Cinnamon Leaf Oil And Shea Butter Plumper
1 teaspoon shea butter 2-3 drops cinnamon leaf oil
If lips could speak, they would have professed their love for this concoction. It nourishes them and makes them soft, supple, and plump.
2. Ground Cinnamon And Vaseline Lip Plumper
1 teaspoon cinnamon oil or powder ½ teaspoon Vaseline
Vaseline moisturizes your lips while cinnamon plumps them up. If you are uncomfortable with the tingling effect on your lips, use a small amount of powder/oil.
3. Cinnamon And Sugar Lip Scrub
1 tablespoon cinnamon powder 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon olive or coconut oil
The sugar and cinnamon lip scrub exfoliates the surface of the lips and stimulates blood flow.
4. Cinnamon And Salt Lip Plumper
1 teaspoon cinnamon powder 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon salt
The salt helps in scrubbing the lips while the spice does its work (i.e., plumping your lips). Olive oil keeps your lips moisturized (2). Note: Use with caution because cinnamon and salt mix is a very strong combination and may cause micro-traumas on lips.
5. Cinnamon Plumping Lip Gloss
Your favorite liquid lip gloss (you can use transparent lip gloss) 2-3 drops of cinnamon oil
The cinnamon oil instantly increases blood flow to your lips, and the gloss keeps them shiny and beautiful.
6. Cinnamon And Ginger Lip Plumper
⅓ teaspoon cinnamon oil or powder ⅓ teaspoon ginger powder 1 drop of peppermint essential oil ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) 1 teaspoon almond or coconut oil
Ginger, cayenne, peppermint, and cinnamon oil/powder – all are ingredients that irritate your lips a bit and increase the blood flow to them, making them plump.
7. Cinnamon And Peppermint Plumper
½ teaspoon cinnamon powder 1 drop peppermint oil
Both peppermint and cinnamon will work quite efficiently in triggering swelling in your lips. However, make sure to use peppermint oil judiciously. Don’t use more than a drop.
8. Cinnamon And Olive Oil Lip Plumper
1 cup olive oil 3-4 cinnamon sticks A glass jar
Olive oil moisturizes the lips (2), and cinnamon makes them plump.
9. Cinnamon Extract And Beeswax Lip Plumper
½ teaspoon cinnamon oil 1 teaspoon beeswax 5 teaspoons olive oil A small container
Beeswax and olive oil make a perfect combo for the best natural lip balm. Both moisturize your lips and enhance their texture (2) (3).
10. Cinnamon Lip Plumper (With Vitamin E)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Vitamin E (capsule or oil containing vitamin E)
The cinnamon scrub cleanses your lips and makes them plump. The vitamin E oil with its emollient properties keeps your lips moisturized, preventing sunburn and aging (4).
11. Cinnamon And Cocoa Butter Lip Plumper
1 tablespoon raw cocoa butter 2-3 drops cinnamon oil 1 teaspoon coconut, olive, or almond oil A small jar
Cocoa has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which help delay the onset of premature aging (5). It also keeps your lips nourished and beautiful. You may adjust the number of cinnamon oil drops as per the sensitivity of your skin.
12. Cinnamon Stick Lip Plumper
1 cinnamon stick 1 bowl of water
The active ingredients in the cinnamon stick increase the blood flow to your lips, making them fuller.
13. The Cinnamon Lipstick Plumper
Your favorite lipstick (use an organic lipstick) 2-3 drops cinnamon oil 1 teaspoon cocoa butter 2-3 drops almond oil
You can use this mixture every day instead of your regular lipstick. It will color your lips in your favorite shade, nourish them, and make them fuller.
14. Cinnamon And Paprika Lip Plumper
1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon petroleum jelly (Vaseline) 1 cup warm water 1 toothbrush
The spices feel a bit stingy on your lips, which means they are irritating your lips and making them plumper. Using a brush and petroleum jelly to scrub the lips will help remove dead cells and make your lips smoother.
15. Cinnamon And Cayenne Pepper Lip Plumper
½ teaspoon cinnamon oil ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (powdered) ½ teaspoon clove oil ½ teaspoon of lip balm
The cayenne pepper and cinnamon oil combo works like magic to plump up your lips. However, be careful with the quantity of cayenne pepper. Before using any of these lip plumpers, you need to take care of a few things.
Tips And Precautions When Using Cinnamon Lip Plumper
Always do a patch test before using cinnamon oil. It can sting a lot if applied in higher quantities. Adjust the quantity of cinnamon powder or oil depending on the sensitivity of your skin. Gradually add the cinnamon oil drops. Before you apply cinnamon on your lips, exfoliate them with salt or sugar (not required if you are using them in your plumper). This helps in removing impurities and dead skin cells. Never use cinnamon or any other spice on chapped lips. This will cause a burning sensation and is extremely painful. Never rub cinnamon too much on your lips. Rub it for a while and leave it. Otherwise, it will irritate the skin too much.
Is the plumping effect permanent? No! Nothing can permanently alter your lips (unless you are going for a cosmetic procedure). The effect of these cinnamon lip plumpers lasts only a few hours. Can it be reapplied throughout the day? Yes, you can reapply it as required. Can it be left on overnight for best results? Don’t do this. Leaving it on for an extended period will not work as the plumping effect happens just after you apply it. Leaving it for longer will increase the risk of ingesting the plumper. Can it be used daily? Yes, you can use it on a daily basis. However, do a patch test before applying and wait for at least 24 hours before using it. Does cinnamon oil cause dry lips? There is no evidence to suggest that cinnamon oil can make your lips dry. On the contrary, being an oil, it may seal the moisture in your lips to prevent them from drying out.
