The color of lips may vary from person to person. Some have pink lips, while some have dark colored lips. However, sudden darkening of the skin around the lips can occur due to many reasons. Hormonal changes, increased pigmentation in the skin, exposure to sunlight and pollution, skin irritation, or changes during pregnancy and periods are possible causes. If there is mild darkness around the lips and there are no other skin problems, some simple home remedies can moisturize and soothe the skin. But, these measures do not ensure complete removal of pigmentation.
Raw milk helps cleanse and moisturize the skin, while turmeric contains curcumin, which is rich in anti-inflammatory properties. For this, prepare a mixture by mixing a pinch of turmeric in 2 tablespoons milk. Apply it gently on the skin around the lips and wash it with water after 10-15 minutes. If your skin is sensitive, remember to do a patch test on a small area first.
Curd contains lactic acid, while gram flour helps in gently cleansing the skin. A simple face pack can be made by mixing these two. For this, mix 1 teaspoon gram flour and a pinch of turmeric in 1 teaspoon curd. Apply this paste on the skin around the lips and leave it for 10-15 minutes. After it dries, wash it with normal water without rubbing it. Be careful not to scrub the skin vigorously while removing the paste, as this can cause irritation and increased pigmentation.
If the skin around the lips remains dry, honey can be used for moisturizing. Honey helps the skin retain moisture. Take a small amount of honey and apply it around the lips and wash it with water after 10-15 minutes. If you feel burning, itching or redness after application, wash off immediately.
Lemon is often touted as a home remedy for skin blemishes and pigmentation, but applying lemon juice directly around the lips is not safe for everyone. Its acidic nature can cause irritation, dryness and redness in sensitive skin. The problem may worsen when exposed to sunlight.
Therefore, it is better to avoid applying lemon juice directly on the skin around the lips. It may be more advisable to use a safe and skin-friendly product for pigmentation.
Aloe vera can help soothe and moisturize the skin. If the skin around the lips is dry or mildly irritated, a small amount of pure aloe vera gel can be applied.
Take one spoon of aloe vera gel and apply it gently on the skin around the lips. Wash with normal water after 10-15 minutes. It would be better to do a patch test before applying it.
Instead of relying only on home remedies, it is also important to avoid the factors that can increase pigmentation. Avoid repeatedly rubbing the skin around the lips and apply sun protection to this area while going out in the sun. Keep the skin adequately moisturized and avoid cosmetic or lip products that cause irritation or itching after application.
If the darkness around the lips is continuously increasing, persists for a long time or is accompanied by itching, burning, redness or any other change in the skin, then it would be better to consult a dermatologist instead of trying home remedies.
