Fall brings beautiful colors, scents and traditions. Unfortunately, it can also mean dry, chapped lips. This occurs as the wind picks up and the moisture in the air decreases. Try this homemade cinnamon lip scrub for a little exfoliation which will prep your lips to absorb the healing properties of this cinnamon lip balm. Not to mention it’ll leave your lips naturally plumper – smelling of fall!
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 ingredients in a mixing bowl. Apply to lips with fingertips and gently slough off dry, dead skin cells. Rinse with warm water and follow with lip balm.
Homemade Lip Balm with Lip-Plumping Cinnamon
Cinnamon is such a delicious fall flavor and scent, and when added to lip balms it creates a warming sensation that ‘plumps’ 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.
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.
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Mickey says
January 13, 2019 at 2:32 pmDo you use cold pressed coconut oil or liquid coconut oil?
Michael Taus says
July 20, 2018 at 6:07 pmTried this recipe and the honey separated from the balm.
Erin McKenna says
June 15, 2018 at 11:06 pmWhat’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?
Alliza Marie Reyes says
January 2, 2018 at 4:42 amIs it okay to not use the Vitamin E capsule?
Heather Usrey Clements says
February 6, 2018 at 5:11 pmYou 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.
Lizzy says
November 26, 2017 at 1:16 pmHi! Where did you find those adorable containers? Thanks
Kari says
July 15, 2017 at 2:08 pmI used this recipe and was very disappointed. The honey does not mix well with the beeswax and coconut oil.
Lily says
July 3, 2017 at 8:00 pmCan you use coconut oil instead of olive oil for the lip scrub?
Kate says
November 26, 2017 at 1:19 pmYes!! I did and it was wonderful!!!
Lexie says
April 26, 2017 at 12:56 pmCan you use regular white sugar instead of brown sugar?
Aada says
November 22, 2017 at 7:58 amI just used white sugar for the lip scrub and it worked great :)
Callie says
July 31, 2016 at 6:21 pmHello,
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?
Kate says
November 26, 2017 at 1:18 pmWhen I made this for my sister, she said it lasted about three months. ( before she used it all) :)
Carley says
April 12, 2016 at 5:38 pmHey, I would like to do this recipe and, I was just wondering where you got these ADORABLE Jars. <3 c:
Cinnamon Vogue says
March 2, 2015 at 2:37 amNicely 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.
Magdalena O! says
February 20, 2015 at 2:59 pmHow long do these last without going bad?
Jessica says
November 19, 2014 at 3:09 pmWhere do you find those containers?
Ayesha says
October 5, 2014 at 2:52 pmcan I use actual cinnamon instead of cinnamon essential oil? or would it not work?
Thanks! Looking forward to trying this!
Deborah says
October 5, 2014 at 4:01 pmThe 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
Zoe Chakos says
May 31, 2015 at 1:33 pmI 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!