Want to achieve pinker lips naturally?
We feel your pain.
The colour of our lips plays an important role in enhancing our features – no one wants a dull looking lip!
So, we’ve gathered a number of facts and the easiest homemade recipes you can use.
Let’s get right into it!
- How to Prevent Darkening Your Lips
- Easy Ways to Add Pigment to Your Lips for a Temporary Fix
- Ingredients That Have Moisturising Properties
- Natural Home Remedies and DIY Lip Masks to Achieve Hydrated Pink Lips
- DIY Homemade Lip Balm
How to Prevent Darkening Your Lips
The darkening of your lips is often referred to as hyperpigmentation. But luckily, there are some steps you may take to prevent them from darkening further and even lighten them!
Stay Hydrated
Not only does drinking water keep you hydrated, it also prevents the darkening of your lips. Aside from that, you should also eat fruits and vegetables that have high water content e.g. cucumber, watermelon.
Apply lim balm with SPF
If you’re going to be exposed to sunlight, apply some lip balm with SPF. Your lips are a part of your skin which means they need protection from UV rays too.
Avoid smoking
According to Healthline, smoking causes hyperpigmentation and the wrinkling of lips. Quitting smoking altogether will prevent further damage to your lips, mouth and overall health.
Have a humidifier in your room
The key to having pinker lips is to keep it moisturised. Therefore, having a humidifier in your room adds moisture to the air and helps to keep your skin (and lips) hydrated.
Cut down caffeine and alcohol intake
Both caffeine and alcohol will contribute to the dehydration of your lips, which will eventually cause it to darken.
Do not lick your lips
Contrary to popular belief, licking your lips does not help to moisturise them. In fact, because saliva contains many enzymes, it leaves the lips dry and dull over time.
Use naturally formulated lip balm every day
You should know exactly what you put on your lips – before buying a lip balm, check the ingredient list. It should only be made with natural ingredients; any chemicals may be harmful, especially if ingested.
Lastly, it’s a good habit to have a lip balm with you wherever you go.
Easy Ways to Add Pigment to Your Lips for a Temporary
Fix On days when there’s no time to “pinkify” your lips in time for your event, here are some quick fixes!
Beetroot
Instructions
- Mix beetroot powder and water. Another alternative is to cut the beetroot into smaller chunks and place them in a high-powered blender.
- Apply the paste onto your lips.
- Leave it on for at least 5 minutes.
- Wipe it off and finish with a lip balm for moisture.
A time-saving (but probably less effective) way is to simply rub the beetroot directly onto your lips.
Pink lip balm
Another way is to use pink lip balm. This will help you achieve a natural pink lip while still providing some moisture.
If you prefer a pinker lip, simply apply more layers or go for a pink lip stain for a more lasting effect.
Pink lip stain
Lip stain is applied the same way you use a lip balm or lipstick. The only difference is that it lasts a lot longer while still preserving a natural finish.
Similarly, to achieve a darker colour, just apply more layers. For added moisture and to last longer, apply a layer of lip balm after the stain.
Pink lipstick
If you’re all for “more is more”, pink lipstick would be ideal as it usually gives off a bright pink.
But for it to work as a temporary fix, your choice of lipstick has to be slightly moisturising at the very least. Avoid using liquid lipsticks that cause dry and chapped lips.
Ingredients That Have Moisturising Properties
Other than quick fixes to make your lips pink, you may want to keep these moisturising ingredients in mind.
They can be used as home remedies or a guide to what your lip balm should contain!
Beeswax
- Moisturising properties
- Exfoliates lips, leaving them hydrated
- Enzymes help to lighten the colour of lips
- Boosts lips’ metabolism and self-repair abilities
Shea butter
- Antioxidant that protects against UV rays
- Contains Vitamin F: maintains hydration and softness of lips
- Anti-aging, anti-inflammatory properties
- Prevents fine lines
Almond oil
- Commonly used to treat eczema
- Revitalises cells • Moisturises lips
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Boosts immunity
Coconut oil
- Pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory properties: commonly used to treat burns
- Locks moisture in; most effective when used after bathing
- Disinfects lips, prevents infections
Aloe vera
- Soothing properties
- Revitalises dry and chapped lips
- Contains aloesin: restricts the pigmentation of skin, causing lips to lighten
Natural Home Remedies and DIY Lip Masks to Achieve Hydrated Pink Lips
They say, “beauty is pain” and we know that it’s indeed a commitment. Your lips require no less – according to beauty aesthetician, Alana Mitchell, doing regular lip masks will do great things to moisturise them.
Honey and sugar
Ingredients
- Honey
- Brown sugar
Brown sugar is a better option as compared to regular white sugar as it contains antioxidants. Benefits include protecting the skin from UV rays and toxins.
Instructions
- Mix 1 tablespoon of brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of honey in a small bowl thoroughly.
- Using your fingers, lightly massage the scrub over your lips for 1 minute. This exfoliates them and improves blood circulation, making them healthier and lighten with time.
- After leaving the scrub on for a few minutes, wash it off with plain water.
How often?
2 – 3 times a week.
Rose petals and milk
Rose petals contain antioxidants that can slow down ageing while having other benefits like reducing skin redness and calming irritation.
Instructions
- Mash some rose petals and mix with milk until it becomes a paste.
- Apply the paste onto your lips until fully covered.
- Continue massaging your lips with it for 2 minutes.
- Wash it off and apply clear lip balm.
How often?
Every day or every other day.
Pomegranate seeds and milk
Ingredients
- Pomegranate seeds (contains punicalagin which prevents your lips from darkening when exposed to the sun.)
- Milk
Instructions
- Grab a small number of pomegranate seeds and crush into powder form.
- Mix well with milk cream and rub them gently on your lips.
- Let it stay for about 15 minutes and then wash it off with cold water.
How often?
Every day for 1 month and you’ll be able to notice a pinker and fuller lip!
Red berries, aloe vera and honey
Ingredients
- Berries (strawberries or raspberries will do the trick!) Berries contain essential vitamins and antioxidants that protect skin from sun damage, fight against wrinkles and hydrate the skin. The red colour from these berries can help you to achieve pinker lips.
- Aloe vera
- Honey
Instructions
- Place an equal ratio of red berries, aloe vera gel and honey in a bowl.
- Mix them well using a blender until it forms a paste.
- Massage the paste onto your lips gently and let it stay for 20 minutes.
- Wash it off with cool water.
How often?
Every day or every other day. Another alternative is to simply apply aloe vera gel directly onto your lips till it dries up. Then, rinse it off with warm water.
Can I use lemon in my home remedies
There are many recipes on the internet that include lemon because it can bleach and exfoliate naturally. But it’s important to note that excessive use of this acidic fruit may cause adverse effects. This is especially so if you have sensitive skin or very chapped lips.
The only way to incorporate lemon into your recipes is to include a basic compound to reduce the acidity.
Some useful recipes:
In any case, if you feel discomfort during use, simply switch to another recipe instead!
Cucumber juice
Source: 10 Proven Ways To Get Rid of Dark Lips Naturally
Ingredients
- Cucumber - Helps to sooth and relieve irritation and reduce dryness.
Instructions
- Place cucumber in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Apply it on your lips.
- Leave it on for about 20 minutes before rinsing it off.
How often?
Every day or every other day.
Can I use toothpaste to lighten my lips?
There has been a lot of debate around using toothpaste on your lips and skin. However, it’s more likely to irritate your lips than to achieve a comfortable brightening effect.
Excessive use may cause chemical burns. Plus, toothpaste contains sodium laureth sulfate (foaming and cleaning ingredient) which helps to dry out pimples and may do the same for your lips.
DIY Homemade Lip Balm
It’s usually cheaper and more fun to DIY your own lip balm. Plus, that way, you’d know what exactly goes onto your lips!
Here’s an easy recipe for a lip balm if you prefer DIY-ing.
Coconut oil lip balm
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons of beeswax
- ¼ teaspoon of honey
- ¼ teaspoon of Vitamin E
- Vanilla extract (optional)
- Essential oil (optional)
Instructions
- Grate the beeswax and melt it in the microwave.
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl until it forms a paste.
- Microwave for 30-second intervals and stir until melted.
- Pour the solution into containers or lipstick bottles.
- Let it sit until it solidifies.
Legend Age Lipstick: Natural Colour-changing Lip Balm
If you’re not a DIY kinda person, this will be a great option for you!
The Legend Age Lipstick is made with natural ingredients including beeswax and Vitamin E oil. These ingredients work together harmoniously to achieve a moisturising lip balm that changes colour according to the pH of your lips.
How to Make A Lip Mask with Legend Age Lipstick
Each package comes with cling wrap so you can pamper your lips! Doing this once a week will do the trick.
More information
How to tell if you Legend Age Lipstick is real
Official websites
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