Lip-plumping with spices is the latest TikTok beauty hack – but you could be damaging your lips

You might have seen the latest lip-plumping trend taking over social media, but there any dangers attached to the practice.

The pain caused by the spices used, such as cinnamon and cayenne pepper, might be intense, but that’s not the worst of it, because the tingling sensation you feel is actually a sign of irritation. 

Cinnamon is a known skin irritant, especially when used in powdered form. It and cayenne pepper, neither of which are designed for topical use, can cause your skin to react by dilating blood vessels, which leads to temporary swelling.

This is why your lips may appear plumper. But it’s not a healthy reaction, it’s inflammation. 

So, while at first glance, it seems to work, what’s really happening is your body is sending more blood to

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