A Natural Alternative for Making Your Lips Fuller

Full lips are a symbol of femininity.

According to Janice Cox, author of "Natural Beauty at Home," cayenne pepper works as a natural alternative to store bought lip plumper. Cinnamon powder will enhance the lip-plumping qualities of cayenne pepper to give you fuller lips.

Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne pepper works as an irritant when applied directly to your lips. The oils in the cayenne pepper will penetrate your lip's skin and slightly cause increased blood flow to the area. This, in turn, causes your lips to become fuller.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon works in conjunction with cayenne pepper as a minor irritant to increase blood flow to your lips. The oils in cinnamon powder will penetrate your skin and further increase blood flow to the area. In addition to making your lips fuller, cinnamon will give them a warm pink color, writes Cox.

Combination

Sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon and a pinch of cayenne pepper into your favorite lip-gloss. Shake the gloss container for approximately 60 seconds to mix it thoroughly before applying the plumping gloss to your lips. You will feel a light burning sensation as the irritants penetrate your skin. As your lips become irritated, blood flow will increase and they will begin to appear fuller for up to 4 hours.

References

• "Natural Beauty at Home: More Than 250 Easy-to-Use Recipes for Body, Bath, and Hair"; Janice Cox; 2002