There’s no doubt—naturally rosy lips are an appealing feature of a
woman’s beauty or a man’s good looks.
Some of the main causes of
dark lips are excessive exposure to direct sunlight, an allergic
reaction, use of low-quality cosmetics, chewing
tobacco, excessive smoking, high caffeine intake, and hormonal
imbalances.
1)
Lemon:
Lemon has a natural
bleaching property that acts as skin lightening agent. The fresh lemon juice
contains acidic content that peels off the top layer of the skin leaving the
lips lighter, softer, and pink.
·
Apply
fresh-squeezed lemon juice on the affected area before going to sleep.
·
Leave
overnight and rinse with water the next morning.
·
Repeat
nightly for a month or until results are visible.
·
Note:
Applying lemon juice to chapped lips may cause pain and irritation.
2)
Lemon and Sugar
Lemon is
often used to treat
dark skin patches and spots,
and you can use it to naturally lighten dark lips, too. The bleaching property
in lemon works well as a simple yet powerful remedy for dark lips.
·
Cut a
lemon into pieces.
·
Sprinkle
sugar on one slice.
·
Rub the
affected area with the sugar-coated lemon.
·
Repeat
daily until results are visible.
3)
Rose:
Rose gives a natural pink
glow to the lips. Rose water has anti-inflammatory properties which soothes
irritated skin and reduces sun damage.
·
Blend rose
petals and butter to make a paste.
·
Apply to
the affected area and gently massage for 3 – 4 minutes.
·
Repeat
daily until results are visible.
4)
Strawberries:
Strawberries have a
lightening effect and are fully loaded with anti-oxidants and minerals and
prevent the destruction of collagen and the formation of the wrinkles.
·
Combine
crushed strawberries and baking soda to make a paste.
·
Apply to
the affected area before going to sleep.
·
Leave
overnight and rinse with water the next morning.
·
Repeat
nightly until results are visible.
5)
Almonds:
Almond is rich in
nutrients and high amounts of vitamin E, B, B2, and B6, fatty acids,
anti-oxidants, PP, and phytosterols.
·
Combine
powdered almonds and milk in a small bowl to make a paste.
·
Apply to
the affected area and gently massage for 2 – 3 minutes.
·
Let it dry
for 4 – 5 minutes and rinse with water.
·
Repeat daily
until results are visible.
6)
Pomegranate:
Pomegranate is high in
polyphenols, flavonoids, and anti-oxidants and keeps skin hydrated by sealing
in moisture. It can nourish and moisturize dry and dehydrated lips as
well as help restore their natural pink color.
·
Stir
crushed pomegranate seeds, milk cream, and rosewater in a bowl to make a paste.
·
Apply to
the affected area and gently massage for 2 – 3 minutes.
·
Rinse with
water.
·
Repeat
daily until results are visible.
7)
Sugar:
Sugar is used to exfoliate
the dead skin cells and prevent dark coloration. Exfoliating your lips
regularly will remove dead skin cells that can make them look dark and
dull.
- Blend
three tablespoons of granulated sugar and two tablespoons of butter to
make a thick paste. Scrub your lips gently with the paste. Do this once a
week to restore your natural lip color and shine.
- You
can also make a scrub by mixing one teaspoon of granulated sugar, one
teaspoon of honey, and one-half teaspoon of almond oil. Use it to scrub
your lips once a week.
- Alternatively,
you can simply mix some sugar with cold cream and use it to scrub your
lips gently before going to bed. Do this once a week.
8)
Mustard Oil:
Mustard oil has high
sources of fatty acids, anti-oxidants, and vitamin E.
·
Massage
mustard oil on your belly button.
·
Repeat
daily until results are visible.
9)
Olive Oil:
Olive oil make lips
vibrant and contains essential nutrients leaving lips soft and beautiful.
·
Gently
massage a few drops of olive oil to the affected area before going to sleep.
·
Repeat
frequently until results are visible.
10)
Coriander and Cumin Seeds:
Coriander and Cumin seeds
are a rich source of anti-oxidants, essential volatile oils, vitamins, fatty
acids, and minerals.
·
Dry roast
coriander seeds and cumin seeds separately in a saucepan.
·
Grind the
seeds and candy sugar into a powder. (Note: store in an airtight container.)
·
Combine 1
tbs of powder and 1 cup of water.
·
Ingest
twice daily until results are visible.
11)
Beetroot
Another readily available
ingredient that can help you get pink lips is beetroot. Beetroot has natural
bleaching properties that can lighten dark lips.
- Apply
fresh beetroot juice on your lips before going to bed. Wash it off the
next morning. The natural red color of the juice will turn your dark lips
rosy. Do this daily before going to bed.
- You
can mix equal amounts of beetroot juice and carrot juice and apply it on
your lips. Massage gently and leave it on for 10 minutes before rinsing it
off with lukewarm water. Do this once daily for a week or two.
12)
Honey:
Honey is a natural
moisturizer and softens lips thus restores natural lip color. Honey is also
great for treating chapped lips.
·
Take
sufficient amount of honey and apply this on the lips at night time before
going to bed.
·
Massage it
gently for a minute or two and leave it for overnight.
·
In the
next morning, wash the honey applied lips with lukewarm water.
·
Do this
process daily at night time to keep your lips pink in color.
·
Repeat
frequently until results are visible.
13)
Cucumber:
Cucumber is a natural
lightening agent and offers relief from pain or inflammation.
·
Gently rub
cucumber slices on the affected area for 5 – 7 minutes.
·
Repeat
daily until results are visible.
Now that
you are empowered with this knowledge, smile and put on your charm. And you can
keep your lips sealed or speak about these wonderful secrets for reducing dark
lips.
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