The sports category has moved to a new website.

Here's a simple method to lighten dark lips naturally

Dark lips can be caused by smoking cigarettes or weed

___9196020___2018___12___13___13___lip

Caucasians, for instance, mostly have pink lips while some black and Asian people have two-toned or black lips. It’s important to note that having black lips is natural in some cases and it should not be a reason for concern. However, your lips can get darker with time due to a number of factors, such as hyperpigmentation – a harmless condition caused by an excess of melanin. Dark lips can also be caused by:

-Excessive exposure to the sun

-Lack of hydration

ADVERTISEMENT

-Cigarette and weed smoking

-Allergic reactions to toothpaste, lipsticks etc.

-Too much caffeine

-Sucking and licking your lips too much

These can be addressed by making slight changes in your life such as not taking too much caffeine, or changing your lipstick and lip gloss brands.

ADVERTISEMENT

If you want to naturally lighten your lips at home, there are possible ways you can do that, with natural ingredients that you already have at home. Simply mix a small amount of sugar with pure honey and gently rub it on your lips in a circular motion for about 5 minutes, you can either use a soft toothbrush or your clean fingers. Once you’re done, take half a piece of lemon and gently rub it on your lips in a circular motion for five more minutes. Lemon has lightening properties and it’s also considered to be a melanin inhibitor. Leave the juice on your lips for a few minutes, before rinsing off and applying a moisturizer or even Vaseline.

You can also apply lemon juice on your lips before sleeping, and washing it off the next morning.

Repeat this often till you start seeing desirable results.

ADVERTISEMENT

JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!

Unblock notifications in browser settings.
ADVERTISEMENT

Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:

Email: news@pulselive.co.ke

Recommended articles

Sofiya Nzau to represent Kenya at prestigious cultural fest in Algiers

Sofiya Nzau to represent Kenya at prestigious cultural fest in Algiers

Before you go public with your relationship, read this!

Before you go public with your relationship, read this!

3 reasons mayut wa Kenya wanadominate list

3 reasons mayut wa Kenya wanadominate list

Meet the smartest family in the world - Every family member is a genius

Meet the smartest family in the world - Every family member is a genius

Instant noodles to five-star buffets: Why young men are chasing sugar mummies in 2024

Instant noodles to five-star buffets: Why young men are chasing sugar mummies in 2024

Natalie Tewa opens up on her parents' divorce, losing house in Uganda & relocating to Kenya

Natalie Tewa opens up on her parents' divorce, losing house in Uganda & relocating to Kenya

7 step-recipe to making the best obambla [sun-dried tilapia]

7 step-recipe to making the best obambla [sun-dried tilapia]

Peter Msechu’s body transformation from 150kgs in bid to regain fitness [Photo]

Peter Msechu’s body transformation from 150kgs in bid to regain fitness [Photo]

Causes & prevention tips for pressure cooker accidents

Causes & prevention tips for pressure cooker accidents

ADVERTISEMENT