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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Preventing Lip Darkening
• Method 2 of 3: Massage and Exfoliation
• Method 3 of 3: Food Brightening
• Warnings

There are several reasons why lips darken. Smoking, polluted environments, sun exposure can all negatively affect the appearance of your lips. Fortunately, there are many home remedies available to help you brighten your lips again.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Preventing Lip Darkening

1. 1 Moisturize your lips. Dry, damaged lips become dark and ugly. Use a quality lip balm. Pay attention to the list of ingredients: the balm should contain both a moisturizer, such as shea butter or cocoa butter, and a binding agent, such as beeswax.
   • Shea butter, cocoa butter, and almond butter are considered good moisturizers. Shea butter has been used since ancient times and is known for its antioxidant and moisturizing properties. Cocoa butter is often used to lighten scars. Almond oil is considered one of the best oils for improving the health and appearance of the skin.
2. 2 Use sunscreen. Protect your lips from the sun, just like you protect your entire skin. Lips do not tan, but they can burn and dry out, making them appear darker.
   • Make sure the lip balm you are using has an SPF of at least 20.
   • Also use a lipstick with an SPF of at least 20.
3. 3 Quit smoking. Smoking can change the color of your lips. Tobacco, nicotine, tar are all substances that can cause browning. In addition, the heat from burning cigarettes can lead to increased production of melanin (which protects the skin from the sun), causing the lips to darken as well.
   • Quitting smoking is difficult. Talk to your doctor about medications that may work for you, as well as remedies such as nicotine gum or patches.

Method 2 of 3: Massage and Exfoliation

1. 1 Massage your lips. The massage helps to increase blood flow and brighten your lips. Massage your lips with almond oil every night before bed for deep hydration.
   • You can also massage your lips with ice cubes to moisturize and plump and pinkish lips.
2. 2 Exfoliate your lips. There are several ways to exfoliate. You can use a scrub or massage them with a toothbrush.
   • To make a sugar scrub, take a tablespoon of white or brown sugar and add just enough honey or olive oil to make a paste. Rub the mixture vigorously on your lips.After a minute, wipe off with a damp towel or tissue.
   • Alternatively, use a soft-bristled dry toothbrush to exfoliate dead skin particles. Press lightly on the brush and massage your lips in a circular motion.
   • After exfoliating, apply a soothing lip balm.
   • Repeat the procedure twice a week. If your lips become irritated, exfoliate less frequently or with less intensity.
3. 3 Use a pomegranate lip scrub. The pomegranate will make your lips look pinkish. Crush 1 tablespoon of pomegranate seeds and mix with milk to make a paste. Rub it on your lips, then wash off after 2-3 minutes.
   • Repeat as needed.
   • If the scrub is irritating, stop using it.

Method 3 of 3: Food Brightening

1. 1 Use lemon juice. Lemon juice is known for its ability to lighten the skin. Apply a few drops of lemon juice to your lips every night before bed. Rinse off with warm water in the morning.
   • Use freshly squeezed lemon juice.
   • You can also mix lemon juice with honey and apply it to your lips overnight to lighten your lips slightly.
2. 2 Massage your lips with a baking soda paste. Baking soda can also brighten skin. Plus, you'll probably find it in your kitchen! Add just enough water to the baking soda to make a paste, and massage it into your lips. Then wash it off.
   • After the procedure, apply a moisturizing balm to your lips.
   • This paste not only brightens but also exfoliates lips.
3. 3 Use potatoes. Potatoes are used to lighten the skin, including reducing visible scars. Take a slice of potatoes and rub your lips with it before bed without rinsing. Rinse off with warm water in the morning.
   • Potatoes contain catecholase, a natural enzyme that lightens the skin.
4. 4 Use beet juice to make your lips pink. Beets do not brighten lips, but they can give them a pink tint, which makes them more attractive (if you like brighter lips). Apply 2-3 drops of beetroot juice to lips every day and do not rinse.
   • Alternatively, you can make a paste with beetroot powder and water. Apply the paste to lips and rub off after 10 minutes.
   • Repeat as desired to maintain lip color.
5. 5 Use pomegranate pigment. You can mix the pomegranate with other juices to create a lip pigment. To do this, grind 1 tablespoon of pomegranate seeds and mix with equal parts beet and carrot juice. Rub the mixture on your lips and leave on them as pigment.
   • You can also use a mixture of cranberry and grape juice to paint your lips a ruby ​​red hue.
   • Repeat as desired to maintain lip color.

Warnings

• Do not use ingredients that you are allergic to.
• If irritation develops, discontinue use and consult a doctor if necessary.