Pink lips not only add to your overall looks but also reflects upon the overall health of an individual. And naturally pink lips is something that almost all us aspire for. Unhealthy lifestyle habits such as smoking, not eating a healthy diet, excessive exposure to the sun, not drinking enough water can be some of the reasons for dark lips. However, this problem too can be fixed the natural way.
Here are a few natural remedies for getting back the healthy pink hue if you currently have dark lips:
1 . Apply mustard oil in belly button
Applying the mustard oil in the belly button is an ancient remedy, passed on through grandmothers’ recipes. According to Ayurveda, the navel is the second heart and center for pitta and therefore different essential oils can be applied in the belly button to cure a variety of ailments and also lighten the lips.
-Apply a few drops of mustard oil in your belly button before going to sleep, for healthy and pink lips. You can do this every day and shall begin to see results in a week.
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2 . Try the natural scrubs
Lemon is best known to lighten the skin, while the honey moisturizes the skin. The sugar crystals exfoliate the skin making lips supple and pink.
-To half a teaspoon of honey, add half a teaspoon of lemon juice. To this add a half teaspoon of sugar and use the paste to gently scrub dead skin from the lips. Leave the mix on for 5-7 minutes and wash with cool water.
3 . Try aloe vera
Aloe Vera contains anti-inflammatory nutrients that prevent pigmentation. In addition, aloe vera also serves as a natural moisturizer for the skin and helps to keep the skin hydrated.
-You can either apply fresh aloe vera gel on your lips as many times as required during every day or can also buy ale vera based products.
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4 . Try home made packs
Cucumbers and potatoes are well known for their skin lightening and tightening properties. The essential nutrients in cucumber and potato help to hydrate, exfoliate and repair the damaged skin, therefore paving way for a healthier skin.
-Slice the potato and cucumber. Scrub your lips and then gently rub these vegetables on the lips for 2-3 minutes. Keep it for some time and then wash off with cold water. This can be repeated several times a day.
5 . Try the refreshing rose water
Rose contains nutrients that cool and heals the skin. Rose essential oil has been used for cosmetic preparations for centuries. Lip salve made from rose petals nourishes the delicate skin of the lips and brings a pink hue.
-You may choose to make a pack by soaking rose petals in milk for an hour. Add a pinch of saffron and apply on your lips. Wash after 15 minutes. You can also mix rose water with honey and apply on cracked lips.
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6 . Massage Using Essential Oils
Essential oils such as coconut, almond, olive oils are the safest to use. They not only moisturize and lighten the lips but also nourish the overall skin.
-Apply a few drops of any of these oils on your lips before going to bed for soft lips in the morning. You can also apply ghee which nourishes the skin.
So, to get those natural pink tint to your lips, try these wonder natural remedies at home right away. Stay Healthy, Stay Beautiful!