Over the years the love for pink or lighter lips complexion has been the order of the day. Boys, girls, are now looking for several ways to get that pink lips effect which seems to be an attractive factor in a man or lady looking at physical appearance.
Dark Lips are caused by many factors including; an allergic reaction to a toothpaste or lipstick you may be using, smoking, over lip sucking, skin disorders and other lifestyle habits.
It is important we understand that the color of the skin on the lips differs from person to person meanwhile, no shade is healthier or superior. However your lip color may get darker due to other reasons. For instance, excessive exposure to the sun, lack of hydration, smoking, allergic reactions to certain toothpaste and lipstick. Some people use any toothpaste not knowing a type could be quite unfriendly to their tooth or mouth type. Funny right? Well now you know your lips are almost the color of charcoal because of probably the toothpaste you are using or lipstick.
Now for the lipstick part it can be understood how difficult it is to know what type exactly to use but here’s one thing to do. Stick to a recommendable brand. Visit a makeup studio like Niki Heat Makeup Academy for lessons. Not only for makeup lessons which is no longer for formality, but also to know which lipstick and brand you could use to avoid a dark lip.
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Also, too much lips sucking will leave you with dark lips. Yes, stop over kissing I mean hahaha. In this article you are going to learn some home natural remedies to get rid of dark lips and be part of the pink lips or lighter complexion lips gang.
- Turmeric Powder.
Prepare a thick paste by mixing a teaspoon of turmeric powder with a little water, apply this paste on your lips and leave it to dry off. After that, wait for about 30 minutes then rinse with water and repeat the process daily. It should also be noted that turmeric can cause an allergic reaction to the skin in some people. It can cause rashes on your skin if you are allergic to it hence, do a patch test before proceeding with this remedy.
2. Aloe Vera.
Take half a teaspoon of freshly extracted aloe Vera gel and apply on your lips for about 30 minutes. Aloe Vera contains Aloin, its de-pigmentation properties help fade the pigmentation on your lips. Rinse with plain water (no soap). This remedy may seem to be a difficult one because of the bitterness of aloe Vera but find comfort in knowing your dream lips is on the way because this remedy is one of the best.
3. Lemon and Honey.
Citrus fruits especially lemons are known for skin lightening properties. Honey combined with lemon doesn’t only make your lips lighter and pinkish but helps to soften them. So, squeeze lemon juice into a spoon, add honey to it mix well and apply on your lips. The citrus extract added to honey brings the pink effect to the lips. Leave it there for 15-30 minutes and after that rinse with plain water (no soap). You can repeat the process twice daily preferably mornings and evenings. Luckily the mixture can be stored for up to a week.
4. Cucumber juice.
Antioxidants are found in cucumber which may help to fade pigmentation of your lips and lighten them. Just take a cucumber, cut a portion of it and grind. Apply the paste to your lips and leave it on for 15-30 minutes. Rinse with plain water . Repeat the process 1 to 2 times daily. The results will be felt and seen after a few weeks.
5. Beetroot.
Did you know beetroot works well to lighten dark lips. Massage your lips with a slice of beetroot often Make it a habit or your hobby of rubbing beetroot on your lips. This helps to naturally leave your lips lighter in color and leaves your lips pink. After a few days the difference will be obvious.
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