How to Plump Lips at Home With Cinnamon or Peppermint

Peppermint oil causes lips to swell, giving them a plump look.

Many women with thin lips prefer the look of full, pouty lips. A variety of methods exist to plump lips, including lip injections from a dermatologist. Some makeup companies now offer lipsticks or glosses that promise to plump lips. The ingredients for many of these products include cinnamon leaf oil and peppermint oil. It's possible to safely plump lips at home with cinnamon leaf oil and peppermint oil.

Things You'll Need

• Liquid lip gloss
• Peppermint oil or cinnamon leaf oil

Instructions

1. Open a tube or jar of liquid lip gloss.

2. Drop one to three drops of cinnamon leaf oil or peppermint oil into the lip gloss.

3. Mix the oil into the lip gloss with a gloss wand or cotton swab.

4. Dip a finger into the gloss and wait a couple of minutes. If the gloss doesn't sting too badly, then continue on.

5. Apply the gloss to your lips. Repeat as needed.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not apply peppermint oil or cinnamon leaf oil directly onto your lips. It can burn your lips and cause damage to your lip skin.

• Even properly mixed in, the oils can cause a burning sensation.

References

• Beauty Tip Today: How to Plump Your Lips the Natural Way
• Lip Care Information: Lip Plumper: Does It Work?