How to Make Your Own Lip Plumper at Home

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Longing for fuller lips but don't want to spend the money on surgery or a store-bought lip plumper? Why not make your own lip plumper at home? All it takes is a little bit of oil or petroleum jelly, and a sprinkle of cinnamon. If you'd like something that goes beyond just one use, you can even make a lip plumping lip balm using extra ingredients, such as shea butter, vitamin E oil, and beeswax!

DIY Lip Plumper Recipe

Measure out a pea-sized amount of lip balm or petroleum jelly and place it on a clean dish. Sprinkle a dash of ground cinnamon, ground ginger, or cayenne pepper. Blend the mixture until thoroughly combined, then apply and let it sit on the surface of your lips for 3 to 5 minutes.

Method 1
Method 1 of 5:

Making a Simple Lip Plumper

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    About a pea-sized amount will do for this one-time-use lip plumper. [1] If you can't find any lip balm or petroleum jelly, you can also use one of the following: [2]
    • Almond oil
    • Cocoa butter
    • Coconut oil
    • Olive oil
    • Shea butter
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    This can be a blending palette, a dish, or even a jar lid. Make sure that it is clean!
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    Cinnamon is naturally stimulating. It will help make your lips appear fuller by increasing blood flow to them. If you can't find any ground cinnamon, try ground ginger or cayenne pepper instead. Both have lip-plumping capabilities as well. [3]
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    You can do this using the back of a spoon or the flat side of a butter knife. If you have a small spatula, such as the kind used for cake decorating, you can use that instead. Keep blending and smooshing until the two are evenly combined.
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    If you don't want to get your finger all sticky, you can apply the lip plumper using a lipstick brush or a q-tip.
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    During this time, your lips will start to feel tingly. [4] This is normal, and a sign that the lip plumper is working!
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    If you'd like, you can follow up with your favorite lip gloss or tinted lip balm. [5]
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Method 2
Method 2 of 5:

Making a Moisturizing Lip Plumper

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    You can even use petroleum jelly in a pinch. Coconut oil or shea butter will be better for you, because they are moisturizing.
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    Both essential oils are great at plumping up those lips. They do this by naturally stimulating the blood vessels.
    • Cinnamon essential oil can irritate the skin. Consider mixing a drop with some of your coconut oil or shea butter, and dabbing it onto your inner elbow. If it doesn't irritate you, then you're good to go.
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    If you don't have a toothpick, you can use another small mixing tool, such as a chopstick.
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    You can also use one of those containers meant for storing excess paint from the craft store. Whatever you choose to use, make sure that it is clean and dry.
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    Your lip balm is now ready to use! If you'd like, you can decorate the lid with a pretty label or a cute sticker.
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Method 3
Method 3 of 5:

Making a Plumping Lip Scrub

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    Stir the two together with a fork until they are evenly combined. This is enough for one lip-plumping treatment.
    • For a more moisturizing scrub, use ½ tablespoon of olive oil, and ½ tablespoon of honey. [6]
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    Try to use brown sugar if you can; it will be gentler on your lips than white sugar. If you'd like a stronger scrub, use 2 tablespoons of sugar instead. [7]
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    Dampen your lips with water first, then gently massage the scrub into them using small, circular motions. If you used white sugar in your scrub, be sure to be extra gentle.
    • The sugar will exfoliate your lips and make them appear smoother.
    • The cinnamon will help stimulate the blood vessels in your lips, and make your lips appear plumper.
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    Leave the scrub on for 5 to 10 minutes for extra plumping action.During this time, your lips may start to tingle, which is normal. This is a sign that the cinnamon is working.
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    Pat them dry with a clean towel or cloth when you are done.
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Method 4
Method 4 of 5:

Making a Plumping Lip Balm

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    Fill a small saucepan with 1 to 2 inches (2.54 to 5.08 centimeters) of water, and place a heat-safe bowl on top. Make sure that the bottom of the bowl does not touch the surface of the water.
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    [8] Stir the beeswax and coconut oil as they melt. This will not only blend them together, but also help them melt faster.
    • If you want a more firm lip balm, use more beeswax and less coconut oil.
    • If you want a softer lip balm, use less beeswax and more coconut oil.
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    Pierce each capsule with a pin or needle, then squeeze the oil into the beeswax mixture. [9]
    • If you can't find any vitamin E oil capsules, you can use the kind that comes in a bottle. You will need ¼ teaspoon of vitamin E oil total.
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    [10] Keep stirring until everything is evenly combined. The honey will make the lip balm extra-moisturizing, while the cinnamon will make it plumping.
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    If you can't find any empty lip balm containers, you can buy small, empty jars meant for storing beads or excess paint from the arts and crafts store. You can also use a clean contact lens case.
    • Work quickly; the mixture will start to harden in 5 to 10 minutes.
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    It will take about 5 to 10 minutes for the lip balm to start to harden. It may take 15 to 20 minutes for it to finish hardening. If it is taking too long for the lip balm to harden, stick it into the fridge or freezer for a few minutes. [11]
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Method 5
Method 5 of 5:

Making a Quick Lip Plumper

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    Get the kind of lip gloss that comes with a wand applicator. Do not use the kind that you have to squeeze to get out.
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    Set the wand applicator aside, preferably on a plate so that your table won't get sticky.
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    Both cinnamon essential oil and peppermint essential oil have lip-plumping abilities. They help improve blood circulation to your lips. This may help make your lips appear fuller.
    • Cinnamon oil can be irritating. Consider mixing a drop or two with some oil (such as olive oil) and dabbing it on your inner elbow. If it doesn't irritate your skin, you're good to go.
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    You can also pump the wand applicator up and down in the tube a few times to mix the oil into the lip gloss.
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    If you use the plumper every day, the plumpness will stay longer each time as your lips get used to it.
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    The mint and cinnamon are what makes the plumper work, because they are spicy. I find that rosemary oil works well, too.
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      Things You'll Need

      Making a Simple Lip Plumper

      • Lip balm, salve, or petroleum jelly
      • Ground cinnamon
      • Small spoon or mini spatula
      • Dish or lid

      Making a Moisturizing Lip Plumper

      • ½ ounce (15 grams) shea butter or coconut oil
      • 4 drops cinnamon essential oil or peppermint essential oil
      • Small jar or empty lip balm container
      • Tooth pick

      Making a Plumping Lip Scrub

      • 1 tablespoon olive oil
      • 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar
      • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
      • Small bowl
      • Fork
      • Clean towel

      Making a Plumping Lip Balm

      • 4 tablespoons (55 grams) coconut oil
      • 1 ½ tablespoons beeswax pellets
      • 2 to 3 vitamin E capsules
      • ¾ tablespoon raw honey
      • 15 drops cinnamon essential oil
      • Lip balm containers
      • Double boiler (small saucepan and bowl)
      • Measuring spoons
      • Spoon

      Making a Quick Lip Plumper

      • Lip gloss
      • 1 to 2 drops cinnamon essential oil or peppermint essential oil


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      References

      1. ↑ https://thebeautydepartment.com/2014/10/kitchen-beautician-10/
      2. ↑ http://myawesomebeauty.com/diy-lip-plumper-recipes/
      3. ↑ http://myawesomebeauty.com/diy-lip-plumper-recipes/
      4. ↑ https://thebeautydepartment.com/2014/10/kitchen-beautician-10/
      5. ↑ https://thebeautydepartment.com/2014/10/kitchen-beautician-10/
      6. ↑ http://helloglow.co/homemade-lip-balm-scrub-lip-plumping-cinnamon/
      7. ↑ http://helloglow.co/homemade-lip-balm-scrub-lip-plumping-cinnamon/
      8. ↑ http://helloglow.co/homemade-lip-balm-scrub-lip-plumping-cinnamon/
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