The lip is a sensual organ well used for kissing but sometimes, it could be one of your Unique Selling Points (USP) when it comes to beauty.
In case you don’t like how dark your lips look, and would prefer it pink, we have gathered some researched based natural ways to get pink lips without using lip balm.
Before listing these natural ways to get pink lips, it is worthy to note that some factors contribute to dark lips and avoiding them as you commence the routine to get them pink is important.
If your lips are dark, it may be due to an excess of melanin. Melanin is a natural skin pigment. The lesser they are produced at a region of the body, the lighter that region.
Some of these factors may increase melanin production in the lips include:
Smoking: Smoking cigarettes deposits tar on your lips, which darkens them
Toothpaste and lipstick: If your lips is experiencing some allergic reactions to toothpastes and lip sticks, it is possible to have a dark lip.
Lip sucking and dehydration can also make your lips dark.
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Natural ways to bleach your dark lips to pink
Lemon
A research report publish in 2002 noted that a citrus fruit peel may inhibit melanin. Before going to bed every night, cut a lemon and gently rub the juice over your lips. Result may take up to 30 days to be noticed.
You may also cut a lemon wedge and dip it in water to rub your lips every night before going to bed.
Irrespective of the method you decide, always rinse your lips the next morning with lukewarm water.
Lime
Mix the following to apply to your lips before going to bed:
- 1 ½ teaspoons of fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon of honey
- 1 teaspoon of glycerin
Rinse the next morning with water.
Coconut oil
Using your fingertip, take a very small amount of coconut oil and gently apply it evenly over your lips. You can do this multiple times during the day and also before you go to sleep at night.
Olive oil
Before bed, massage a few drops of olive oil onto your lips.
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Cucumber juice. In a blender, juice half a cucumber. Cool the juice in the refrigerator. Once the juice is cool, dip a cotton ball into it and use the cotton ball to gently apply the juice onto your lips. Leave the cucumber juice on your lips for about 30 minutes, then rinse off with cool water.
Aloe
A study suggests a compound in aloe vera inhibits melanin production.
Once each day, apply a thin layer of fresh aloe vera gel onto your lips. Once it’s dried, rinse it off with warm water.
Disclaimer
The content of this article was gathered from reputable sources across the internet. NewsWireNGR is not responsible for any result experienced after following the recommendations. It is advisable to consult a specialist for the best care.
