dark upper lip

Most people desire bright, light and an appealing lip color which an individual usually tends to have when they are a child. However as one grows up the color of the lips sometimes gradually darkens. There are various factors that could cause your lips to darken and these factors would affect both your upper as also your lower lip. Consuming several cups of coffee on a regular basis, smoking, and tanning are just some of the reasons for darkened lips. In many cases, the upper lip is more affected than the lower lip and so the person may notice that their lower lip is lighter in color as compared to their dark upper lip.

Some home remedies for lightening of a dark upper lip include mixing together lime juice and honey and applying it on the lips regularly for a few days. This natural treatment if known to be very effective for a dark upper lip and the lips would become significantly lighter in a few days. Another natural treatment for dark upper lip is to mix some strands of saffron with some fresh cream and apply this mixture on the lips. This should then be allowed to dry naturally and should be followed regularly for almost a month to see a noticeable change. Home remedies for a dark upper lip also include obtaining the juice of fresh coriander leaves and applying this on one’s lip at night before going to bed. If one uses this treatment regularly every night for a minimum of 15 days then the darkness and the dullness of the lips is known to reduce considerably. Similarly, one may also grate a carrot and obtain the juice which may then be applied to the dark upper lip using a cotton ball. This natural treatment is not only effective in lightening a dark upper lip but also to get rid of any cracks on the lips.

Sometimes an individual may have the problem of a dark upper lip because of over bleaching. In such cases, cucumber juice is known to be an effective soothing agent that helps clear up the dark pigmentation on the upper lip. One may also mix some lemon juice with the cucumber juice for maximum effect. One can also prevent the problem of a dark upper lip by stopping smoking and avoiding the intake of tea, coffee and even red wine. One should also drink plenty of fresh drinking water as this ensures that the skin remains hydrated and supple. Sometimes the dark upper lip may also be lightened by exfoliating the lip with a soft toothbrush which would help in getting rid of the dead skin cells.
 
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