Some people develop darker or pigmented lips due to several lifestyle factors. The darkening of lips can be a result of hyperpigmentation.
Hyperpigmentation happens due to the increase in melanin pigment. Similarly, lip pigmentation can be caused by,
- Excessive exposure to the sun
- A skin condition called Acanthosis Nigricans. You’ll observe dark underarms, lips, neck, elbows, knees, and some other parts of your body due to this skin condition
- Lack of hydration
- Lip-smacking
- Cigarette smoking
- Too much caffeine
Most of the common causes of lip pigmentation can be overcome by wearing SPF, limiting caffeine, or avoiding cigarettes. However, you can also treat your pigmented lips with several home remedies.
Keep reading to find out the best Lip care routine with natural home remedies to try at home every day at least for a month to see desired results.
Lip Care Routine for Pigmented Lips
1. Hydrate with Water
Hydration is essential for healthy skin and a healthy body. Drinking enough water helps the body flush out toxins while It improves skin tone. Also, you’ll notice plumper, soft, and nourished lips if you drink at least 2 liters of water per day.
2. Lip Scrub
The next step to your lip care routine must be lip scrubbing. But before clean your lips with wet wipes to remove any dirt or makeup residue. Scrubbing lips gently with a toothbrush will promote blood circulation thereby gives a soft and plump texture. Immediately after scrubbing your lips with honey, lemon and sugar you’ll notice a change in lip pigmentation.
How to prepare?
- You’ll need a tablespoon of powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp lemon juice, and a tablespoon of Honey
- Mix all the ingredients thoroughly and apply to your lips
- Using a toothbrush scrub your lips for a few minutes gently with upward and downward strokes
- Later wash off your lips
3. Lip Mask
The third step to the lip care routine is wearing a lip mask. Using skin lightening ingredients like Turmeric, Milk, Tomato juice, or Potato juice will help with lip pigmentation.
How to prepare?
- For preparing a lip mask, you’ll need 1/2 tsp Turmeric, 1 tsp Milk, and 1 tsp Potato juice
- Mix all the ingredients well and apply the paste to your lips
- Leave it on for 10 to 20 minutes and later massage your lips again
- Finally, wash your lips and apply a moisturizer
4. Lip Moisturizer
You can use a good lip balm which suits your skin type or make this DIY Lip balm which suits all skin types
How to make DIY lip balm
- You’ll need ingredients like 1 tsp Coconut Oil, 1 tsp Sweet Almond oil, and a Vitamin E capsule
- Mix all the ingredients well and store it at a cool place
- All the ingredients used in this Lip balm will help nourish, moisturize, and remove pigmentation over time
Up to the very end!
Follow this lip care routine continually for a month and then see the results. Being consistent and having patience can help you get pink and soft lips. Do try this Lip care routine and let us know your experience by leaving a comment below.