Black Lips
· Black lips or having very dark colored lips is contributed by several factors and can be used as indicators for certain conditions that are happening inside the body. Though very rare, there are certain severe medical conditions that can cause the lips to turn a darker shade or even black like having cancer.
· It can be contributed by living a modern lifestyle, certain eating habits, and some medications
· There are patients that naturally have black lips or dark-colored lips
The factor which causes the Dark Lips
v Frequent drinking of hot beverages that contain caffeine like coffee and any kind of hot tea.
v Constant biting and licking of the lips.
v Iron levels of the body can contribute in making the lips black. When there is an increase or overflow of iron levels in the body, this will usually show in the lip area and can be observed when it turns black.
v Low vitamin B levels.
v Anemia patients
v Change in hormonal levels that are contributed by age, infection, diseases, and other factors.
v Certain toothpaste brands and lip medications along with other kinds of medications used to treat diseases and infection.
v Improper dental fixtures can also cause lips to darken but very rarely
v Dehydration
v Allergic reactions and injuries.
v Smoking
v Lip products
Lighter the dark Lips by care ?
There are certain tips that can help in getting rid of black lips. These tips
include the followings
1. Avoid drinking beverages that are hot.
2. Drinks a lot of water everday.Water can helps the lips hydrated.When the lips are dry,it can enhance the lip discoloration making it darken
3. Change lifestyle..Habits like smoking,drinking too much caffeinated drinks ,bitting of lips should be avoided.
4. Eating healthy kind of foods should be done to helps the body build up enough strength to fight certain diseases that might to cause the lips darken.
Home remedies for dark lips
Lemon
Lemon has a natural bleaching property that acts as skin lightening agent. The fresh lemon juice contains acidic content that peels off the top layer of the skin leaving the lips lighter, softer, and pink.
Method – 1: (Fresh Lemon Juice)
Ingredients:
· Fresh-squeezed lemon juice
Process:
· Apply fresh-squeezed lemon juice on the affected area before going to sleep.
· Leave overnight and rinse with water the next morning.
· Repeat nightly for a month or until results are visible.
· Note: Applying lemon juice to chapped lips may cause pain and irritation.
Method – 2: (Lemon and Sugar)
Ingredients:
· Lemon
· Sugar
Process:
· Cut a lemon into pieces.
· Sprinkle sugar on one slice.
· Rub the affected area with the sugar-coated lemon.
· Repeat daily until results are visible.
Method – 3: (Lemon Juice, Glycerin and Honey)
Ingredients:
· ½ teaspoon Lemon juice
· ½ teaspoon Glycerin
· ½ teaspoon Honey
Process:
· Combine equal quantities of lemon juice, honey, and glycerin in a bowl.
· Apply to the affected area before going to sleep.
· Leave overnight and rinse with water the next morning.
· Repeat frequently until results are visible.
· Note: Alternately, use castor oil instead of honey.
Method – 4: (Lemon Juice with Almond Oil)
Almond oil moisturizes and prevents dryness and damage.
Ingredients:
· Lemon juice
· Almond oil
Process:
· Mix lemon juice and almond oil in a bowl.
· Apply to the affected area and gently massage for 2 – 3 minutes.
· Let it dry for 30 – 45 minutes and rinse with water.
· Repeat frequently until results are visible.
Method – 5: (Lemon Juice and Honey)
Ingredients:
· 4 tablespoons Lemon juice
· 2 tablespoons Honey
Process:
· Combine fresh-squeezed lemon juice and honey in a small bowl.
· Apply to the affected area and massage for 5 minutes.
· Let it dry.
· Repeat daily until results are visible.
Rose:
Rose gives a natural pink glow to the lips. Rose water has anti-inflammatory properties which soothes irritated skin and reduces sun damage.
Method – 1: (Rose Petals and Butter)
Ingredients:
· 1 – 2 tablespoons Rose petals
· 1 teaspoon Butter
Process:
· Blend rose petals and butter to make a paste.
· Apply to the affected area and gently massage for 3 – 4 minutes.
· Repeat daily until results are visible.
Method – 2 (Rose Petals in Milk)
Ingredients:
· Rose petals
· Milk
· 1/2 teaspoon Honey
· Saffron
Process:
· Soak rose petals in milk for an hour.
· Remove the petals and grind them up.
· Combine the petals, honey, and saffron to make a paste.
· Apply to the affected area and gently rub for 2 – 3 minutes.
· Let it dry for 15 – 20 minutes and rinse with water.
· Repeat twice daily until results are visible.
Strawberries:
Strawberries have a lightening effect and are fully loaded with anti-oxidants and minerals and prevents the destruction of collagen and the formation of the wrinkles.
Method – 1: (Strawberries and Baking Soda)
Ingredients:
· 5 to 6 Strawberries
· 2 teaspoons Baking soda
Process:
· Combine crushed strawberries and baking soda to make a paste.
· Apply to the affected area before going to sleep.
· Leave overnight and rinse with water the next morning.
· Repeat nightly until results are visible.
Method – 2: (Strawberry Juice)
Ingredients:
· Strawberry juice
· Cotton ball
Process:
· Apply strawberry juice to the affected area using a cotton ball.
· Let it dry for 5 – 10 minutes and rinse with water.
· Repeat frequently until results are visible.
Almonds:
Almond is rich in nutrients and high amounts of vitamin E, B, B2, and B6, fatty acids, anti-oxidants, PP, and phytosterols.
Method – 1: (Powdered Almond and Milk)
Ingredients:
· 1/2 to 1 teaspoon Powdered almonds
· Milk
Process:
· Combine powdered almonds and milk in a small bowl to make a paste.
· Apply to the affected area and gently massage for 2 – 3 minutes.
· Let it dry for 4 – 5 minutes and rinse with water.
· Repeat daily until results are visible.
Method – 2: (Almond Powder with Fresh Milk Cream)
Fresh milk cream offers added moisturization.
Ingredients:
· Almond powder
· Fresh milk cream
Process:
· Whip almond powder and fresh cream to make a paste.
· Apply to the affected area and gently massage for 3 – 4 minutes.
· Let it dry for 4 – 5 minutes and rinse with water.
· Repeat daily until results are visible.
Method – 3: (Almond Oil and Honey)
Ingredients:
· 5 to 6 drops Almond oil
· 1 tablespoon Honey
Process:
· Mix honey and almond oil in a bowl.
· Apply to the affected area and gently massage for 3 – 4 minutes.
· Repeat daily until results are visible.
Pomegranate:
Pomegranate is high in polyphenols, flavonoids, and anti-oxidants and keeps skin hydrated by sealing in moisture.
Method – 1:
Ingredients:
· 1 tablespoon Pomegranate seeds
· Rosewater
· Milk cream
Process:
· Stir crushed pomegranate seeds, milk cream, and rosewater in a bowl to make a paste.
· Apply to the affected area and gently massage for 2 – 3 minutes.
· Rinse with water.
· Repeat daily until results are visible.
Sugar:
Sugar is used to exfoliate the dead skin cells and prevent dark coloration.
Method – 1: (Honey and Sugar)
This combinational process helps to remove the dark and dead skin cells and thus provides the natural pink color to the lips.
Ingredients:
· 1 teaspoon Honey
· 1/2 teaspoon Sugar
Process:
· Combine sugar and honey in a bowl to make a scrub.
· Apply to the affected area and gently massage for 3 – 4 minutes.
· Repeat daily until results are visible.
Method – 2
Ingredients:
· Sugar
· Cold cream
Process:
· Combine sugar and cold cream in a bowl.
· Apply to the affected area before going to sleep.
· Scrub gently for 2 – 4 minutes and rinse with water.
· Repeat once weekly until results are visible.
Olive Oil:
Olive oil make lips vibrant and contains essential nutrients leaving lips soft and beautiful.
Method – 1: (Olive Oil)
Ingredient:
· Olive oil
Process:
· Gently massage a few drops of olive oil to the affected area before going to sleep.
· Repeat frequently until results are visible.
Method – 2: (Olive Oil and Sugar)
Ingredients:
· Extra virgin olive oil
· 1/2 teaspoon Sugar
Process:
· Combine sugar and a few drops of olive oil in a bowl.
· Apply to the affected area and gently scrub for 3 – 4 minutes.
· Rinse with water.
· Repeat once weekly for several months until results are visible.
Cucumber:
Cucumber is a natural lightening agent and offers relief from pain or inflammation.
Method – 1: (Cucumber)
Ingredient:
· Cucumber slices
Process:
· Gently rub cucumber slices on the affected area for 5 – 7 minutes.
· Repeat daily until results are visible.
Method – 2: (Cucumber Juice)
INGREDIENTS
· 1 teaspoon Cucumber juice
· Cotton ball
Process:
· Apply cucumber juice to the affected area using cotton ball or your fingers.
· Let it dry or leave overnight by applying before going to sleep.
· Repeat regularly for 15 – 20 day or until results are visible.
Tomato and Heavy Cream:
Tomato has an astringent property which lightens skin while heavy cream moisturizes.
Ingredients:
· Tomato pulp
· Heavy Cream
Process:
· Blend equal parts tomato pulp and heavy cream to make a paste.
· Apply to the affected area and gently massage for 3 – 4 minutes.
· Rinse with water.
· Repeat frequently until results are visible.
Homemade Natural Scrub:
This scrub clears dead skin cells and leaves skin smooth. Turmeric powder clears dirt, dead cells, and other impurities. Milk helps to moisturize the lips.
