Darkening of lips can be the result of hyperpigmentation which can be caused due to excessive exposure to the sun, lack of hydration, smoking and many more. Some people develop darker lips over time due to medical and lifestyle factors.
Home remedies which can help you treat dark lips
- Mix some sugar with olive oil or honey and gently scrub on your lips for a few minutes and wash off
- Apply some lemon juice on your lips and leave it for 15 minutes and rinse it off with water
- Cucumber has cooling properties that can help reduce pigmentation on your lips
- Almond oil is rich in vitamin E and can help moisturise and lighten your dark lips
- Beetroot is rich in antioxidants and can help lighten dark lips. Apply some beetroot juice on your lips and leave it overnight.
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