How to Make Lip Plumper

Everyone wants full, pouty, sexy lips but not everyone wants to go through painful injections or spend the money on them. I've put together an easy recipe for a DIY lip plumper you can make at home.
These ingredients are not hard to find if you know where to look and don't be discouraged by the prices of the essential oils...you'll only need a very small amount for this recipe and you'll be able to use them for hundreds of other useful things, most will last a long time.

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Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Essential oils of:
• Cinnamon leaf - 30dps
• Cassia - 35-37dps
• Wintergreen - 3dps
• Spearmint - 12dps
• Capsicum-1-2dps
• Peppermint - see below
• (mentha arvensis - 20dps)
• (mentha piperita - 8dps)
• Clove - 2dps
• Ginger - 5dps
• Helichrysum - 7dps
• Lemon - 6dps
• Vitamin E - 3 drops (for preservative)
• 1/2 cup beeswax
• 1/3 cup coconut oil
• pyrex measuring cup
• containers for your lip plumper
• color or mica if desired

1. Gather ingredients and items needed. Measure the beeswax into the pyrex cup and melt in the microwave in short bursts until melted. You may also use the double boiler method. I like the microwave as it shortens the time. But be careful and don't let it boil...just keep an eye and watch until it melts a little and then stir to finish the melting process.

2. Measure and add the coconut oil into the melted wax (or other suitable oil such as jojoba, olive or rosehip seed oil). You may use any oil you like. I sometimes use a little less of the oil and add a bit of shea butter for extra moisturizing qualities. Stir together and blend well.

3. Next, add 1 teaspoon of your lip plumper essential oil blend and stir well to incorporate. You may add color or mica at this stage if you so desire. Personally, I keep it plain and simple as I like the natural color and scent. And remember less is more! Do not attempt to add more of the essential oil blend as you may cause harm to yourself, these are very potent oils (especially the capsicum...use caution when blending as this may burn you).

4. After everything is mixed well, cool slightly (you don't want to pour this while it is too hot) and pour into desired containers. Cool completely and apply as needed. Walla! You'll have wonderfully full, pouty lips everytime.
   But beware! This stuff is not for the faint of heart...it is very potent and will sting when applied (that gives you the bee-stung look and will naturally plump your lips).
   And please be aware that if you are not going to use lip balm twist-up containers and are using a small jar where you'll be applying directly with fingers, know that you must wash your hands completely after each use so you do not get this anywhere near your eyes! It will burn!!!

Tips & Warnings

• you may substitute any natural oil you wish for the coconut oil to add extra benefits
• places to purchase essential oils:
• www.libertynatural.com
• buy therapeutic grade Young Living Oils at www.youngliving.com with this Distributor # 1064822
• keep out of the reach of children!
• keep away from eyes
• Aromatherapy information provided is not designed to diagnose, prescribe, or treat any illness or injury and is provided for informational purposes only. Keep all products away from children. As with any natural product, they can be toxic if misused.
• The best way to learn about aromatherapy is to purchase a quality book.
• Here are a few examples:
• The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy--by Valerie Ann Worwood
• The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils: The Complete Guide to the Use of Oils in Aromatherapy and Herbalism (Illustrated Encyclopedia)--by Julia Lawless
• Medical Aromatherapy: Healing with Essential Oils - by Kurt Schnaubelt
• Advanced Aromatherapy: The Science of Essential Oil Therapy- by Kurt Schnaubelt
• Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit: Restoring Emotional and Mental Balance with Essential Oils- By Gabriel Mojay
• These statements and products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any disease.
• CAUTIONS: These blends are not a substitute for professional medical care. For External Use Only. Do not ingest! Check warnings with each essential oil. Never use near eyes! Store blends in cool, dark place, keep upright and capped. Store blends out of reach of children!

Resources

• Young Living oils dist # 1064822

[paigeannecarter]

on 11/7/2009 Wow! You really know your essential oils very well. I am glad that you have shared you knowledge. What woman does not want to have plumper and kissable lips.

[juliemcmurchie]

on 10/31/2009 Excellent instructions for making lip plumper.

[juliemcmurchie]

on 10/31/2009 Excellent instructions for making lip plumper.

[maryladd]

on 10/29/2009 wow what an article..good work you have really covered everything..I don't know if I will do this,but now I know how lip plumpers work ..recommended you and this article was really a 5 stars

[mechelle003]

on 10/29/2009 that is a great article. I would love to make my own lip-plump for my line, maybe I will give it a try. How long does it last?
Thanks for the friendship and the vote of confidence in me. later.