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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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!