Fall brings beautiful colors, scents and traditions. Unfortunately, it can also mean dry, chapped lips. As we transition out of summer and into fall humidity drops and it can take a toll on our lips and skin. This occurs as the wind picks up and the moisture in the air decreases. Indoor heaters also will zap moisture from the atmosphere and can often dry out skin.
One of the best ways to hydrate lips is to first prep them with some exfoliation. Once dead skin is removed, it allows moisturizers to be better absorbed. A physical exfoliation can be anything with a gritty texture (often sugar) that removes patches of dead, dry skin cells. Using a scrub with a gritty texture is helpful in buffing away any uneven texture and enhance cell turnover.
Try this homemade cinnamon lip scrub for a little exfoliation which will be the prep your lips to receive the healing properties of this cinnamon homemade lip balm. Not to mention it’ll leave your lips naturally plumper – and smelling of fall! Double win!
Homemade Lip Scrub with Cinnamon
Homemade Lip Scrub with Cinnamon- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon raw honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon powder
Combine above ingredients in a mixing bowl. Apply to lips with fingertips and gently slough off dry, dead skin cells by scrubbing in circular motions. It is important to use a gentle technique and to not over-exfoliate to prevent small tears in the skin.
Rinse with warm water and follow with lip balm. Once or twice a week use of this scrub should be the amount needed to transition into fall and treat the chapped lips that occasionally accompany the season.
Homemade Lip Balm with Lip-Plumping Cinnamon
Cinnamon is such a delicious fall flavor and scent, and when added to lip balms and other beauty recipes it creates a warming sensation that ‘plumps’ the lips. Full of powerful antioxidants and polyphenols, cinnamon also has the ability to repair damaged tissue. Cinnamon also has some antibacterial properties and may help prevent recurrent painful fissures (cuts) on the lips.
The vitamin E in this recipe will not only add to the lip balm’s shelf life but will also increase the hydration of the balm. Vitamin E is known for its antioxidant properties, (protecting the skin from harmful effects of sun damage), and can nourish, soothe and protect the skin along with lips.
Topical vitamin E comes in both cream or or oil form so this recipe can be adjusted to what’s available in your area. Capsules are also a good option for cutting open for topical application.
Ingredients
Ingredients- 4 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons beeswax pellets
- 2-3 vitamin E capsules
- 3/4 tablespoon raw honey
- 15 cinnamon essential oil drops
- lip balm containers
- double boiler
- measuring spoons
*If you prefer a firmer consistency you can increase the beeswax amount and decrease the coconut oil. And if you prefer a more liquid balm, decrease the beeswax and increase the coconut oil.
Instructions
In a double boiler combine the coconut oil and beeswax. Over low heat, stir until both are completely melted. Remove from heat then add the vitamin E liquid (puncture the capsules and squeeze), honey and essential oil. Transfer to lip balm containers. You’ll have about 5-10 minutes until it starts to harden. Use the lip balm whenever your lips feel like they need a pick me up and some extra moisture.
Do you have a favorite fall beauty recipe to share? Let us know if the comments.
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Do you use cold pressed coconut oil or liquid coconut oil?
Tried this recipe and the honey separated from the balm.
What’s the shelf life for the scrub since there is not a preservative? And the balm? Vit e is a natural preservative, so can you put some in the scrub?
Is it okay to not use the Vitamin E capsule?
You can leave it out, but your lip balm will eventually go rancid. Vitamin E is a preservative, as well as being good for your lips.
Hi! Where did you find those adorable containers? Thanks
I used this recipe and was very disappointed. The honey does not mix well with the beeswax and coconut oil.
Can you use coconut oil instead of olive oil for the lip scrub?
Yes!! I did and it was wonderful!!!
Can you use regular white sugar instead of brown sugar?
I just used white sugar for the lip scrub and it worked great :)
Hello,
I have a few questions. How much lip balm is the end product from your recipe? I’m trying to order little metal pots to put the balm in. I am going to make the scrub and lip balm for Christmas Presents. How long does the lip balm and scrub good for? When would it go bad?
When I made this for my sister, she said it lasted about three months. ( before she used it all) :)
Hey, I would like to do this recipe and, I was just wondering where you got these ADORABLE Jars. <3 c:
Nicely done and great photos too. Did you use Cinnamon Leaf Oil or Cinnamon Bark Oil in this formula? Definitely agree for the lip scrub you would have to use Cinnamon powder.
How long do these last without going bad?
Where do you find those containers?
can I use actual cinnamon instead of cinnamon essential oil? or would it not work?
Thanks! Looking forward to trying this!
The scrub uses actual cinnamon instead of essential oil, I’m sure you can give it a try for the lip balm, it might be a little gritty depending on how much you use, and might leave a little brown tint. If you end up trying it without the oil, let us know how you like it!
xo
Deborah
I used cinnamon oil for cooking instead of an essential oil and it is working very well and makes my lips look and feel really good!