5 Natural Home Remedies For Dark Lips

Best Home Remedies For Dark Lips

        

Are you wondering why your lips are suddenly not as pink as they used to be and are turning darker day by day? Well, worry not you are not alone. Unless it is genetic, several health, dietary and lifestyle factors can make your lips dark. If you smoke, you may have darker lips than your non-smoking friends. Sometimes, cosmetics may also have chemicals that can turn your lips dark. A vitamin deficiency may also lead to lip discoloration. Maintain a healthy diet and eat lots of fruits and vegetables rich in Vitamin C to get rid of dark lips. It is also advisable to check the water quality at home. If your tap water is chlorinated it can also give you darker lips. Your lips are thrice as sensitive as your skin, and therefore they need more attention and care. Here are few natural home remedies to get rid of dark lips.

1. Lemon

Lemon has natural bleaching and exfoliating properties. You can either squeeze half a lemon and apply the juice directly on your lips daily or you can also take a thin slice of lemon, sprinkle a bit of sugar on top and rub it on your lips. It will exfoliate dead cells for a fresher skin to appear.

Squeeze half a lemon and apply the juice directly on your lips daily to get rid of dark lips.

2. Olive Oil

You may have known about olive oils benefits for your health, skin, and hair, but did you that it can also give you rosy pink lips and moisturize them too? Prepare you to own natural scrub by mixing one-half teaspoon of sugar and a few drops of extra virgin olive oil. Scrub your lips gently with this mixture once a week for best results.

 One-half teaspoon of sugar and a few drops of extra virgin olive oil can cut down lip pigmentation.

3. Rose Water

Rose water has several healing properties which can work well for soothing and moisturize your lips. Mix a drop of rose water with a teaspoon of honey and apply on your lips. Do this two to three times a day. You can also mix a tablespoon of rose petal paste and one teaspoon of butter, honey, or milk cream and apply the paste on your lips at least twice a day for best results.

Rose can work well for soothing and moisturize your lips and get rid of your dark lips

4. Pomegranate 

The pink fruit can also bring back the natural pinkish hue of your lips. Mix together a tablespoon of pomegranate juice, beetroot juice, and carrot juice. Apply it on your dark lips once daily, for best results.

Pomegranate also brings back the natural pinkish hue of your lips. 

5. Almond Oil

Almond oil can work wonders in making your lips supple and help you get rid of pigmentation. Apply the oil on your lips before bedtime. You can also mix lime juice with almond oil and apply to prevent darkening of lips.

Smile as wide as you can, for these handy tips can help you get back the lost pink hue of the lips naturally.