Want to remove darkness in the lips due to smoking, try these
Posted on: 20/Aug/2018 10:15:03 AM
We all know smoking causes cancer. Not many of us are aware of the fact that smoking for long time periods could also result in our lips getting darkened. This darkening of our lips is regarded as worst side effect of smoking. Tar and nicotine are present in the cigarette and these turn our lips to black or dark in colour and this could be embarrassing. It is said that build up and limited blood flow could turn our lips from pink to dark.
There are few natural ways to treat this darkness present in the lips caused due to excessive smoking.
Using beetroot juice:
By applying some beetroot juice the lips get lightened and this is one easiest way to remove darkness in our lips due to smoking. In the first step beet root is taken and crushed. Lemon juice is added to it. Then the mixture is applied on the lips and left for 15 minutes. Washing of the lips is done.
Exfoliation:
To exfoliate our lips toothbrush could be used. By this dead skin cells are removed effectively. In the first step apply petroleum jelly on the lips and exfoliate. Wash the lip and again apply this petroleum jelly.
Application of lemon juice:
This is also one efficient natural ways to remove darkness in the lips. The bleaching properties of lemon juice helps in the regulation of melanin production. By applying lemon juice directly on the lips, lightening of the lips takes place.
Combination of rose and milk:
On the dark lips rose petals work superbly. It provides good nourishment to the lips plus also leaves pink or red hue on the lips. Exfoliation of dead cells present in our lips is possible by combination of rose and milk. In the first step rose petals are taken and crushed. Then milk cream and honey are added and paste is made out of it. This paste is applied on the dark lips and left for 15 minutes and later washed well with water. By repeating this process for 3 months darkness on the lips is removed.
Coconut oil massage:
It is well know that intake of coconut oil provides us many health benefits. This coconut oil could be used to treat dark lips also. In the first step coconut oil is taken and massaged on the dark lips. It is left over night. Then lip is washed with water.
Pomegranate and strawberry application:
The lips get natural colour by the straw berry and pomegranate as the darkening is removed. In the first step equal amounts of both pomegranate and strawberry is taken and applied on the darkened lips. Then the combination is left on the lips for 20 minutes and washed well with water.
