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Dark lips are something every woman wants to get rid of. Lips when extremely dark can be quite unsightly. However, so are lips that are drastically different in color. Hence, if you want to lighten your upper lip, it is advisable that you follow the same treatment for the lower lip too since differently colored upper and lower lips can prove even worse than a dark pair of lips. Darkening of lips can be caused due to a variety of factors. Excessive smoking is primary among them. In addition to this, even an allergic reaction to a certain ingredient in your lip color or lip gloss can lead to a sudden darkening of the lips. Extreme and harsh weather conditions, combined with prolonged exposure to sunlight are also known causes for darkening of lips. Additionally, even drinking a lot of coffee can stain the lips and cause their darkening. A detailed examination of your lifestyle, allergies, and skin and lips by a dermatologist will help you zero in on the reason for the darkness of lips. That done, it becomes pretty easy to eliminate that factor and focus on restoring to the lips their natural color. For this, you can resort to a number of home remedies that have been handed down the ages.
Lemon juice is one of the most recommended remedies when it comes to lightening lip color. Application of a mixture of lemon juice with an equal proportion of glycerin will have telling effects on your lip color. Lemon juice is a natural bleach and glycerin helps to keep your skin moisturized. Another recommended remedy is exfoliating your lips using petroleum jelly on a soft toothbrush. Application of just petroleum jelly on the lips everyday also helps lighten lip color. A mixture of almond oil, honey and sugar is another excellent remedy. Dissolve a teaspoon of sugar in equal proportions of almond oil and honey to form a thick paste and apply it on your lips. The antioxidants in honey and the moisturizing properties of almond oil work wonders on darkened lips. Clarified butter is another effective cure for dark lips. Apply a thick coat each night before going to bed and leave it on overnight. In a few weeks time, you will find that your lips have been visibly lightened. Additionally, stick to a diet that is rich in vitamins and minerals and drink a lot of fluids like fruit juices throughout the day.
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