Q&A : Natural Tips for Dark Lips

This morning, I received a question from one of our readers, which is quite common. So, I decided to answer it here. Its about doing something about dark lip colour , or black spots on the upper/bottom lips.

Answer : Well, we should always find the cause of the problem. So let me first discuss the causes of it.
a) Drinking too much tea/coffee would darken the lips for sure.
b) Smoking is another cause for dark lips
c) Harmful chemicals in some lipsticks
d) Sucking lips often, would make them dry and dark.
e) It can be a food allergy, or a bacterial allergy.
f) Past episodes of bleeding can form a blood clot which shows up as a dark spot on the lips .

How to treat and lighten dark lips ?

• Stop taking too much coffee and tea. 1 or 2 cups every day are not harmful.
• Avoid excessive smoking. Or try herbal cigarettes or nicotine patches.
• Apply a mixture of lemon juice, glycerine, and fresh cream to the lips every night. Try leaving them overnight and wash in the morning. Pat Dry.
• Avoid Chewing gum. Try chewing on dessicated coconut, fennel seeds, or herbal mouth freshners.
• Do not use expired lipsticks or makeup. Bad quality lipsticks can cause damage.
• In addition to lipsticks, a skin allergy can be caused by harmful chemicals in soaps also. Try using natural, glycerine-based soaps fortified with herbs, and minerals.
• Applying Vaseline or Carrot Seed oil can also help.
• After you apply Glycerine to your lips, you can try scrubbing the lips gently with sliced lemon. In addition to this, drink ten glasses of water every day to detoxify your system. Lemon is a natural bleach.
• A mixture of Sweet Almond Oil, Lemon and clarified butter (ghee) also helps when applied.

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Good Health to all….

- Puneet

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