10 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Dark Lips

By Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta on July 29, 2016

Ways to Get Rid of Dark Lips

Every woman dreams of naturally soft and rosy lips. There are a number of causes that may result in pigmentation and darkening of lips.

Get Rid of Dark Lips

Causes of Dark Lips:

Skin disorders
Smoking
Exposure to the sun
Excessive tea and coffee.
Skin allergies
Anemia

Smoking

Whatever the cause may be dark lips steal your beauty and eclipses your beautiful smile. If you are suffering from the darkening of the lips, then this article is for you. This article will reveal natural and effective ways to lighten dark lips.

Natural Ways Get Rid of Dark Lips:

1. Lemon juice- Lemon juice is not only an effective home remedy to treat black spots and correct various skin problems, but it also helps to get rid of dark lips.

How to use:

Just squeeze a lemon to extract its juice. Soak a cotton ball with the lemon juice and apply it directly on your lips before sleeping. You may also use your fingers to apply the juice, but remember to wash them properly before you do so.
Alternatively, you may add sprinkle some sugar grains on a slice of lemon and scrub your lips with it gently for a few minutes. This will exfoliate the dead cells. Following this wash your lips with warm water. Repeat this daily for 2 months to get good results.

2. Rose water- Rose water has been used since ages to lighten dark lips and make them rosy.

How to use:

Mix few drops of rose water with a few drops of honey and apply it on your lips. Gently massage your lips. Repeat this daily before going to bed.

Rose water

Alternatively, You may soak some petals of a rose flower in 1 tablespoon milk. After some time grind them together and make a paste. You may also add a few drops of honey to this paste. Now apply this on your lips daily before going to the bed to get rid of dark lips.

3. Honey and lemon- Take a few drops of honey and a few drops of lemon juice. Mix them well and apply on your lips to remove suntan. It also nourishes the skin of the lips and makes it soft and pink.

4. Glycerin- Glycerin locks the moisture, removes the dryness and reduces pigmentation.

How to use:

Add a few drops of rose water with a few drops of glycerin. Mix them well and apply daily on your lips before going to sleep to get rid of dark lips.

5. Beetroot- Beetroot not only removes the tannin from your lips and acts as a bleaching agent but also renders them natural pink color.

Beetroot

How to use:

Take a small slice of beet-root and rub it gently on your lips. You may also extract the juice of beet-root and apply it on your lips.

6. Pomegranate- This is very effective and helps to get rid of dark lips naturally. It keeps your lips hydrated and lock the moisture.

How to use:

Crush some pomegranate seeds and extract the juice. Add a few drops of rose water to it. Mix well and apply it on your lips.

7. Potato slices- Potato is a natural bleaching agent and thus reduces pigmentation.

How to use:

Crush potato and extract the juice. Directly apply it on your lips. You may also take a potato slice and rub it on your lips. Repeat this daily to get rid of dark lips.

8. Carrot juice and pomegranate- This will lighten your dark lips instantly overnight.

How to use:

Crush both carrot and pomegranate seeds together. Extract the juice and apply it on your lips before going to bed.

9. Cucumber slices- Rub cucumber slice on your lips before going to sleep. Repeat this daily for a few weeks. Cucumber is a natural lightener for your dark lips.

Cucumber slices

10. Blueberries- Crush some blueberries and extract its juice. Apply it on your lips to give your lips natural color and get rid of dark lips.
The above mentioned home remedies are easily available in your kitchen and refrigerator. They are natural, effective and cost effective.

Points to keep in mind:

Always keep yourself hydrated. Drink at least 10 glasses of water every to prevent dehydration. Dehydration makes your lips dry and dark.
Refrain yourself from using cheap and allergic lip products. Do not but local lipsticks or one that is available in the wholesale. Excessive use of lip cosmetics also causes darkening of the lips. Mild organic lip balm and lip cosmetics of reputed brands that contain Shea butter, vitamin E, butter and jojoba oil are better options. Always check the expiry date of the cosmetics before buying or purchasing them is a better option.
Avoid chlorinated water- Chlorine can cause pigmentation of your skin and lips

Avoid chlorinated water
Avoid smoking- Nicotine present in the cigarettes causes darkening of the lips. Smoking is an unhealthy practice that causes cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
Minimize intake of caffeine- Limits the consumption of caffeine as it stains your teeth and lips and turns your lips black.
Always remove the makeup covering your lips before you sleep. You may use coconut oil or almond oil for this purpose.
Always apply coconut oil or olive oil or almond oil on your lips before sleeping. They lighten discoloration and makes your lips soft.

Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta: Professionally a homeopathic doctor and a dietician Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta is passionate about writing health and parenting blogs. She believes in holistic approach towards health and well being.