These ingredients are known for their vasodilating effects, meaning they increase the size of your blood vessels to allow more oxygen and fluids to pass through. This not only allows your blood pressure to decrease, but will plump your lips at the same time!
- This spice is known for stimulating blood flow
- You can use cinnamon oil, or create a scrub my mixing cinnamon with coconut oil and massaging your lips for 5 minutes
- This spice has similar effects of cinnamon for those who may be sensitive to it
- Cloves work by slightly irritating the skin, which causes blood to flow in that direction and therefore plumping your lips
- Another spice that can be used the same way – but be sure to use less of it as it is on the spicier side!
- Cayenne pepper also has anti-inflammatory properties so be sure to sprinkle some in your other recipes
- By moisturizing your lips with Vitamin E Oil, you can ensure your lips are hydrated and continue looking plump
- It also ensures long-lasting effects of the previous spices cinnamon, cloves and cayenne
- You can mix this oil with other spices, or use them on your lips immediately after a scrub
- Mix ginger powder with coconut oil or olive oil and gently massage your lips for 30 seconds to a minute, then allow it to sit for about 5 minutes before washing
- Another natural ingredient that causes vasodilation
- Try mixing a few drops of peppermint oil with any of the previously mentioned ingredients
- Don’t worry about the sensations you feel – the peppermint is just teasing your skin to increase blood flow
- This natural wax is extracted from honey bees and can seriously transform your lips
- Beeswax can be melted if you want to add any spices to it for extra plumping effects!