Cinnamon Essential Oil

Ceylon Cinnamon Oil is derived from the bark of the Cinnamomum verum tree, native to Sri Lanka and southern parts of India. Cinnamomum verum, called the Ceylon cinnamon tree or true cinnamon tree, is a small evergreen tree.

Cinnamon Oil has powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.

There are different types of Cinnamon essential oils. Ceylon Cinnamon bark oil extracted from the bark of Cinnamomum verum, Ceylon Cinnamon leaf oil extracted from the leaves of Cinnamomum verum, and Cinnamon Cassia oil derived from Cinnamomum cassia.

• Ceylon Cinnamon Bark Oil : It has powerful antimicrobial and antiviral properties, due to its higher levels of cinnamaldehyde constituent.
• Ceylon Cinnamon Leaf Oil :  Cinnamon leaf oil is high in Eugenol, an antiseptic and anesthetic phenylpropene, making it ideal for sore muscles, stomach cramps, and rheumatism.
• Cinnamon Cassia Oil : It is sweeter than cinnamon and is widely used as an economical substitute.

Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil Benefits & Uses

• With its anti-inflammatory properties, Cinnamon Oil is effective for inflammatory skin concerns like rashes, acne and other infections. Dilute one drop of Cinnamon bark essential oil with a carrier oil like fractionated coconut oil and apply it to the skin.
• Diffuse Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil as the seasons change to freshen the air and help healthy metabolic function. Cinnamon also helps maintain a healthy immune system.
• Used in massage, it can be a useful oil to help ease sore muscles due to its natural warming effects (ensure you dilute to a maximum of 1% before skin application).
• Its antifungal and antimicrobial properties make Cinnamon Oil effective to treat toenail fungus and other fungal infections.
  For natural toenail fungus treatment, dilute a few drops of Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil with fractionated coconut oil and apply it to the affected area.

How To Use Cinnamon Oil For Plumping Lips 

Lip plumping has been a beauty trend for years. Cinnamon Oil has a plumping effect on the lips and can make them fuller. It will naturally increase your lip size temporarily, similar to lip-plumping glosses.

Make sure to dilute the pure essential oil with a carrier oil for topical use. Always perform a small patch test before actually applying it.

1. Mix one drop of pure Cinnamon Oil with a carrier oil like fractionated coconut oil or preferred moisturiser.
2. Dab the solution on the lips.
3. Wait about 10-15 minutes.
4. Rinse the oil with cool water and allow the skin to dry.

Cautions

Cinnamon Oil is very strong. Please dilute to a maximum of 1% for skin application to avoid side effects such as skin rashes or burning.