Cinnamon is a spice used in many cuisines. But it’s quite popular because of various health and beauty benefits it provides. Yes, it’s very beneficial due to various properties and that is why it is used in many beauty and health treatments. Today I shall tell you few of the most popular and unique ways to use cinnamon oil for beauty and health.
Massage Oil:
Cinnamon oil improves blood circulation. By using this essential oil for massages, the nutrients in the skin increases and this improves the tone of the skin. Dilute cinnamon oil with carrier oils to use as a massage oil.
Dry skin:
Cinnamon oil can soothe dry skin effectively. Just mix few drops of cinnamon essential oil and mix it with your face cream. Massage it on your skin for 10-15 minutes so that the cream mixture is soaked by the skin completely. Then remove the excess using cotton pad and let it stay overnight. Next morning, wash your face and apply sunscreen. Repeat it daily to soothe dry skin. It will also reduce signs of aging when used daily.
Lip Plumper:
Cinnamon oil is natural product and quite popular amongst women to get fluffy and plumped lips. Before using cinnamon oil, get rid of dry skin from lips by brushing them gently or you can also scrub it off. Now mix 2 drops of cinnamon oil with 1 tablespoon of Vaseline. Apply small amount on your lip and rub for 1-2 minutes then allow it to sit. You will feel a slight tingly sensation and within few minutes you lips will look plumped. This is the easiest and inexpensive way to get fuller lips without any surgery.
Hair Growth Treatment: Cinnamon oil can treat various hair problems like hair thinning, hair fall, and dandruff and can also stimulate hair growth. It’s very popular for treating hair problems and the best thing is that it’s completely natural. Mix 5-6 drops of cinnamon oil with 5 tablespoon of olive oil and massage this on your scalp. Let it stray for 45 minutes and then rinsed it off with herbal shampoo. Repeat it 2-3 times a week to stimulate hair growth and it will also act as a scalp cleanser.
Cinnamon shampoo:
Add a drop of cinnamon oil to your regular shampoo. This will help keep your hair healthy.
Breathe Freshener:
Bad breath is the worst thing ever but you can cure it easily and naturally. Cinnamon cleans the breath and acts as natural breathe freshener. Chew on a cinnamon stick and it will release natural essential oils which kill the bacteria that causes bad breathe.
Cinnamon Disinfectant –
Makes a natural disinfectant that can be used on any food preparation surface. It means you can use it on the inside of your refrigerator. Cinnamon oil works as a non-toxic natural disinfectant. Use it to clean your toilets, kitchen counters and other surfaces, door knobs, microwave, and sneakers which are a particular harbinger of germs. You can even use it to clean and disinfect your chopping boards.