Sometimes we don’t have a lot of wishes. Pink lips are all that we want. So if you are wondering how to get pink lips naturally, keep on reading-
Why do we get dark lips?
The darkening of lips can be due to hyperpigmentation.
Causes of lip hyperpigmentation:-
- Smoking
- Dehydration
- Using wrong skincare or makeup products
- Too much caffeine
- Lip licking
- Excessive exposure to the sun
- Vitamin deficiency
- Anaemia
- Certain medications
- Pregnancy
How To get pink lips naturally using four simple steps:-
Lip scrub-
It is the first step that will help you get rid of dark, chapped and dry lips. All you need is-
- Caster sugar: It is a good source of glycolic acid that penetrates, exfoliates and rejuvenates the skin cells. It also prevents the skin from drying and acts as a natural moisturiser by drawing moisture from the environment and preserving it in your skin.
- Beetroot: Beetroot contains vitamin C that helps in getting rid of hyperpigmentation. Beetroot is also a rich source of phosphorus, iron and protein. They are beneficial for a healthy and pinkish skin tone.
- Honey: Honey is anti-inflammatory and is very hydrating for the skin.
Now to prepare the lip scrub for pink lips-
Take beetroot juice, caster sugar and honey in a bowl. Combine all ingredients into a paste-like consistency.
Clean your lips. Then, apply the scrub in a circular motion gently on your lips for 5 minutes. After that, wash it off and pat dry your lips with the towel.
Make sure that you are rubbing your lips gently. Remember, our goal here is to remove dead skin on our lips, not the entire skin.
Now spoon the extra lip scrub into a cosmetic jar and pop it in the refrigerator.
Lip mask
For the lip mask, all you need is:
- Fresh mint juice: Mint leaves contain salicylic acid that is great for cell growth and repair. It is one of the best remedies for dark lips or lip pigmentation.
- Wild turmeric: Wild turmeric contains turmeric essential oil that possesses anti-inflammatory and wound healing properties. It keeps the skin soft and smooth. It protects the skin against UV radiation. This way, it helps in preventing skin pigmentation and tanning. Now, if you don’t have wild turmeric, you can use a regular one.
- Honey: Honey contains enzymes that enable it to penetrate easily into the skin while conditioning it.
To prepare a natural lip mask for pink lips:
Take wild turmeric into a bowl. Add fresh mint juice to it. Now, add honey to the mixture and mix it until you get a paste-like consistency.
After applying the scrub, apply this mask and then wash it off after 10-15 minutes. This effective lip mask can get pink lips naturally.
Lip serum
For lip serum, you need two ingredients:
- Aloe vera gel: Aloe vera is one of the most important plants used traditionally to heal wounds, relieve itching, swelling and is known for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It contains aloin which is a natural depigmenting compound.
- Coffee: The caffeine in coffee rejuvenates the lips by making them flush with colour.
To prepare the serum:
Take 1 Tbsp aloe vera gel. In the bowl, add 1/2 Tsp instant coffee to it. Mix it until you get serum-like consistency. Apply on the lips after the lip mask and massage this serum on the lips for 2-3 minutes. Then, wash it off. Keep the extra serum in the refrigerator.
Beetroot Lip balm
It is the final step after the lip serum. To prepare a beetroot lip balm, all you need is:
- 1 Tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 Tablespoon beeswax granules
- 2 Tablespoons shea butter
- 1/2 Tablespoon Beetroot juice
- 3 drops peppermint essential oil
- 3 drops lavender essential oil
Directions to make lip balm:
In a pot, melt the coconut oil, beeswax granules, and Shea butter on medium-low heat.
Once melted, remove from the heat; add peppermint oil, lavender oil and Beetroot juice. Stir the mixture until everything is well combined.
Immediately pour the mixture into a jar.
This lip balm proves to be the best for dry and pigmented lips. Apply it twice- daily in the morning and at night before bed.
Do these four steps on alternative days and the last step twice every day for at least 15 days. I am sure that you will notice a change.
Quick tips to get pink lips naturally
- Increase fluid intake and keep your body hydrated.
- Take multivitamins.
- Stop licking your lips.
- Throw away all the expired lip products.
- Make sure that you are protecting your lips from the sun rays using SPF.
- Read the ingredients of your lip products and your toothpaste to ensure they don’t have any toxins.
- Stop smoking. It not only darkens your lips but is also damaging your health.
- Take some break from all your lip cosmetics.