Every woman wants their lips to be soft and pink. Smile looks more pretty on pink lips. The beauty of the smile is taken away when the lips are dark.
Some reasons that contribute to dark lips are excess intake of tea or coffee, frequent exposure to sun and improper lip care. Instead of spending many bucks on buying lip care products you can make your lip scrubs at home and with minimal expense. These scrubs are chemical free and as well as removes pigmentation.
How To Lighten Lips-Home Remedies
1. Coconut oil
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This is one of the simplest and easiest way to make your lips soft as well as pink. Coconut oil hydrates the skin and make them free from pigmentation.
Take few drops of virgin coconut oil on your finger tip and rub it on your lips. You can do this several times during day and before going to bed as well.
2. Honey And Lemon
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This is one of the best way to treat dark lips. Honey makes the lips pink by nourishing them and lemon helps in removing the tan on lips ad it contains citrus.
All you need to do is take a teaspoon of honey and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, mix them well and apply it on your lips. leave it for half an hour and then wipe with water. Repeat it 3-4 time a day.
3. Aloe Vera Gel
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Aloe vera is very helpful in making the lips pink. It contains a compound called aloesin which helps in removing the tan. Apart from lips aloe vera can also be used for skin.
Cut open aloe leaf and extract gel from it, now rub this gel on your lips and leave it for few 15-20 minutes and then wash off. Use this everyday day for better results.
4. Baking soda
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Baking soda is very helpful in removing the dead skin cell and making the lips pink and free from dullness.
Take a tea spoon of baking soda and mix it with some water. Using a tooth brush gently rub the baking soda on your lips. Leave it for some time and then wash away with cold water.
5. Beetroot
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Beetroot is helpful in removing the tan from the lips and even makes them pink. The anti oxidants present in beetroot will also make the skin healthy and young.
Take a slice of beetroot and rub it on your lips and leave it without washing. You can do it several times in a day.
6. Glycerin
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Dark lips are caused because of dryness caused due to excess exposure to sun. Glycerin retains the moisture of the lips and make them pink as well.
Take little amount of glycerin and rub it on your lips before going to bed. Do it regularly for better results.
