How to Get Rid of Dark and chapped Lips Naturally: Do It Yourself

Sometimes we do feel that there is certain amount of darkening on our lips and most of the time we just ignore it, for face and body we have sunscreens/ sunblocks/sprays to help us from getting tanned but are there any such products that help our lips as well!

Yes we do have lip balms and lipsticks with spf that protects your lips.Darkened lips is a condition which is very treatable but takes time and few precautions are mandatory to take. Here are the causes and solutions to darkened lips!

Firstly, stop licking and biting your lips. It makes your lips dry and overdoing it cause pain as well.

Secondly, exfoliation is the key to a healthier skin and this formula work a not just on face and boy but on your pout as well. You don’t need to use anything fancy. Though there are lip scrubs available in the market review here but you can use one that is prepared at home and easily reviewed here.

You can use a tooth brush or a soft towel as well to have soft lips! Though, I wouldn’t suggest using a toothbrush on already dried and cracked lips. Be gentle to yourself as healing takes time and using any tough material on lips can be painful.

Thirdly, start using lip balms and lipsticks with SPF (sun protection factor).

Fourthly, apply good quantity of lip balm that is fragrance free and go to bed. This practice will gift you soft and nice kissable lips.   I always sleep applying my Vaseline petroleum jelly that works best!

Fifthly, finally please limit your coffee and tea intake. These also stain your teeth & can give you sleepless nights if taken more than required dose.

Solutions to darkened lips-

1) Lemon always works not just on your face but also on the lips. Yes squeeze some fresh juice from lemons massage for 5 minutes and leave it on your lips overnight. Doing this regularly will help get rid of tan. If you cannot sleep with the lemon then let it sit for 30 minutes and massage ice cubes over the lips.  Apply lip balm afterwards.

If your lips are cracked/damaged or allergy prone then this may not be a good option as it would irritate your skin in such situation follow rest of the below mentioned steps.

 2) Mix one teaspoon of honey with one teaspoon almond oil massage gently and leave for at least 20 minutes. Follow this process daily. I use almond oil always and believe me it works wonders! Also massaging is a great way to get rid of dead skin, it improves blood circulation which in turn gives nice plumper and fuller look!

3) For my mom cream (homemade malai) is the best way to have soft lips! All her life she used cream for different purpose yes beauty purposes that I will cover in another post! Here mix cream with honey in equal proportion and massage with it!  Cream/sour milk works as mild bleach.

Sush’s Natural Pink Lips!

4)  Coriander leaves are not just for your food but also have great health benefits! Just pluck few leaves of the coriander and start massaging it over the lips. Massage for 5 minutes & rub ice cubes. Repeat daily to get pink lips!

5) Last but not the least the most favorite tried and tested formula…mix pinch of turmeric with milk cream. Massage it for 5 minutes wash, pat dry and apply your favorite balm! Both these work as good lightening agent! (Do not use if allergic to turmeric)

“INFO ON A SILVER PLATTER”- Above I have discussed ways to get rid of dark lips and dryness on lips. Another home method that I am sure you all must have read and have tried it yourself…to get rid of dry lips apply pure ghee/ mustard oil in your naval and leave it overnight! This heals dry and chapped lips so quickly and in the morning your lips are kiss-ready!

I love using home remedies and all the above DIYs are tried and tested by me. Home remedies take time and one has to be patient enough to see the results!

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