Just like skin, everyone has different lip colours, but we all want to have healthy pink lips that make them look more kissable. Unfortunately, not all of us are blessed with pink lips. Sometimes our lips darken over time that can be caused by hyperpigmentation or excess melanin.
When exposed to sunlight, the body is triggered to produce melanin which can result in darker lips. Another reason for dark lips is smoking. Cigarettes contain nicotine and benzopyrene that also encourage the production of melanin.
Another reason your lips turn black is because you don’t drink enough water. When not sufficiently hydrates, your lips become dry and chapped which will cause them to turn black as well.
Here are a few ways that you can try out to get rid of dark lips:
1. Exfoliate with a homemade honey scrub
Exfoliating the lips can actually help remove the dead skin cells on lips. Just combine 1 teaspoon of honey and 1 teaspoon of sugar and gently rub on lips in circular movements. Rinse it of with some warm water.
You can also add some lemon as it has natural astringent properties that help lighten dark lips. Don’t exfoliate too often, once a week should be enough.
2. Drink water continuously
Since one of the causes of dark lips is dry and dehydrated lips, you should try drinking more water. Carry a cute water bottle around with you all the time to motivate you to drink water regularly.
3. Pomegranate Seeds and Milk
Pomegranate contains a compound called punicalagin which prevent the production of melanin. To apply take a handful of pomegranate seeds and grind them. Mix the fine pomegranate seed with some milk to form a thick paste.
Apply this mixture onto your lips. Leave it to dry for about 15 minutes. Wash off with cold water. Repeat daily for good results.
4. Almond oil
The blood cells in your lips are the one that give it colour. Massaging oil onto the lips can help to moisturize them and increase blood circulation.
Rub some good almond or coconut oil onto the lips a few times a day and you should start noticing the difference.
5. Apply lip balm with SPF
Since the main cause for dark lips is the sun, try purchasing some lip balm that also has SPF.
