How to Lighten Dark Lips Naturally: 8 Easy Steps

“How to lighten dark lips naturally” This question we beauticians heard often, which is why I decided to answer this question for my online fellows as well. Before coming to the remedy to lighten dark lip naturally, let’s take a look at the causes that leads to the darkening of lips.

Because to cure or heal something you have to find the root that causes it.

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Otherwise, no matter how much effort you do if you didn’t manage the root cause you will never get the desired result.

Causes of dark lips

SMOKING- One of the biggest cause of dark lips is smoking, if you want to lighten your or your life then quit smoking.

ALCOHOL CONSUPTION- Consumption of alcohol also leads to darkening of lips. Avoid alcohol if you have a healthy beautiful lip and life.

CAFFEINE CONSUMPTION- A certain amount of caffeine is fine but a lot of caffeine consumption leads to dark lips and other health issues.

SUN EXPOSURE- Apart from giving us sun tan, the harmful UV also makes the lips dark and rough.

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DRYNESS- Dryness of lips also leads to darkening of lips.

ALLERGIES- Sometimes it is an allergy to something that makes your lips darker. Find out what you apply or eat and its effect on lips.

MEDICATION- Due to the intake of certain medicine a lot of people claim to have a darker lip than before.

IRON DEFICIENCY- A deficiency of iron or Amenia also makes the lips darker.

MEDICAL CONDITION- If you have a medical condition like melasama or Addison’s then in that case the darkening of lips is its symptom.

UNHEALTHY CONDITION- Unhealthy diet or using cheap products and bad habits also makes your lips appear darker.

So if you are among any of these categories you must manage your causes along with the process of your remedy to get the desired result.

One thing to note here is that if you are a patient with the above-mentioned medical condition, in that case, you must talk to your doctor or a dermatologist.

How to Lighten Dark Lips Naturally

Now come to the natural remedy that lightens lips-

Moisturizer

Always keep your lips moisturized. Apply a lip balm or lip moisturizer whenever your lips feel dry.

For something natural, you can apply ghee or coconut oil to keep your lip moisturized.

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Sugar & Honey Scrub

The way you exfoliate your face twice a week the same way exfoliate your lips.

For exfoliation mix some sugar with honey and rub it on your lips in a circular motion for 10 min then rinse it and moisture it.

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Lemon Juice

Lemon juice has bleach in it and helps in lightening of dark lips.

For that apply freshly squeezed lemon juice on your lips and leave it to about 10 mins then rinse or wipe it out.

Cucumber

Cucumber has both a lightening and cooling agent in it which will help in both hydrating and lightening of lips.

Rub a slice of cucumber on your lips for 10 mins.

You can also blend or squeeze some cucumber juice and use it as well.

Honey

Honey is a natural moisturizer that also helps in lightening darker lips or pigmentation along with moisturizing.

For this apply a thin layer of honey and leave it for 10- 15 mins then rinse it off.

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is also a natural moisturizer it also helps in nourishing dry lips.

Apply coconut oil on your lips and rub it light-handedly for 2-5 mins then leave it for 10 mins.

Coconut oil has bleaching properties in it which will gradually lighten your dark lips.

Rose Petals

Rose petals have lightening and moisturizing properties in it.

Soak some rose petals in the milk unit until it becomes soft. Then mash the rose petals to make a paste.

Apply that paste on your lips and leave it for 10- 15 mins.

This will help your lips become soft, smooth, and pink just like the rose petal itself.

Beetroot

Beetroot has anti-pigmentation properties in it along with nourishment.

Apply beetroot juice on lips for 10-15 mins for smooth and beautiful lips.

Beetroot juice gives a rosy tint to your lips gradually.

So above are remedies to lighten dark lips naturally, further, you have to keep two things in mind while choosing natural remedies.

First is to have Patience, natural remedies take time to show results so don’t be impatient.

Secondly, be consistent while doing natural remedies for better results.