How to Make a Natural Lip Plumper
Most women would love to have fuller lips, but don't want to pay the price of having collagen injections, or other lip enhancing procedures. The cosmetics companies have developed over the counter lip plumpers that are touted to make your lips appear fuller. Although there are some lip plumpers made by natural skin care products companies, most commercial plumpers are made using synthetic chemicals. This article will give you a step by step way of making your own natural lip plumper that will not only be effective, but also purer and less expensive than the commercial alternatives. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Pure Essential Oils (Cinnamon or Peppermint)
- A Natural Humectant (Jojoba Oil or 100% Pure Vegetable Glycerin)
- Small plastic or glass bottle.
Instructions
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Find a small plastic or glass bottle, or vial. Try to use a container that is portable and can fit in your purse. The container should have a tight lid and be 2 ounces or less. You can use a larger bottle to mix your lip plumper in and then transfer a smaller portion to carry around with you. You can also use a used up lip gloss, but if you do, make sure it has been cleaned thoroughly.
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Fill the bottle with either Pure Jojoba Oil or 100% Pure Vegetable Glycerin. You can get both of these oils at health food stores or online. They are both humectants, which means that they attract moisture. They not only moisturize, but also work to soothe any irritation you may have from the plumping ingredient.
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Add a very small amount of the natural lip plumper to the humectant. If you are using a 2 ounce bottle you should put only 1 to 2 drops. For larger bottles add increased amounts proportional to the size of the bottle. Natural lip plumpers work like synthetic ones do, by slightly irritating your lip and causing it to swell. Two of the best natural essential oils to use for this, are cinnamon and peppermint. You could also substitute wintergreen, menthol or ginger.
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Mix the ingredients by shaking the bottle and then apply the mixture with your finger, or applicator, to your lips. You should feel a slight tingle to a little heat. If you feel serious discomfort, then you have too much of the essential oil and you should rinse your lips off with cold water immediately, and dilute your mixture with more Jojoba Oil or Glycerin.
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Tips & Warnings
If you want a more gentle lip plumper, apply honey to your lips and let it sit for a few minutes.
Do not use a lip plumper of any kind if your lips are chapped, cracked, sunburned, or if you have cold sores.
Do not overuse as it will irritate your lips.
Resources
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