9. Turmeric:

Turmeric is yet another ingredient that is available in every household. The curcumin present in turmeric can lighten your lips by inhibiting melanogenesis (9). Since it is an ingredient that is available easily, try this remedy to lighten your lips naturally.

Ingredients:

• One tbsp of turmeric.
• A little bit of water.

How To Apply:

• Mix a tbsp of turmeric and a little bit of water, forming a smooth paste.
• Gently apply the paste to your lips.
• Leave it on your lip until it is dry.
• Use water to rinse it off.
• You can use this remedy once a day for effective results.

Caution: Do a patch test of turmeric to rule out allergic reactions before applying the mixture to your lips.

10. Aloe Vera For Dark Lips:

Aloe vera is one of the common ingredients we can find in many beauty products, and it works as a perfect lip-lightening treatment. The vitamin E present in Aloe vera restores moisture in your lips along with a soothing feel. It also helps get natural pink lips by facilitating the growth of new cells. Aloe vera inhibits melanin production and is easy to grow in your home garden (10).

Ingredients:

• Fresh aloe vera gel.

How To Apply:

• Take a fresh aloe vera leaf and squeeze out the gel into a container.
• You can apply the gel directly to your lips.
• You can also add coconut oil or olive oil to the gel and mix them.
• Refrigerate the mixture and use it as a lip balm.

Prevention Tips:

Here is a list of some of the tips you can follow to avoid the formation of darkness on your lips and keep them healthy.

• Avoid hydrating your lips by sucking or licking them.
• Keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
• Apply petroleum jelly whenever needed by keeping a tub of petroleum jelly handy.
• Choose lip balms that have SPF 40+ as well as a natural skin lightening agent.
• Avoid products that have ingredients you are allergic to.
• Exfoliate your lip regularly.
• Avoid using products that are of low quality.
• Remove all the lip makeup before the end of the day.

[ Also Read: Beauty Tips For Dry Lips ]