Darkening of the skin of the lips increases due to reduced water intake during the winter season. Lips are an important part of our face, but sometimes they become dark, which can reduce self-confidence. Adopt these easy remedies to deal with dark lips.

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Along with skin care, it is also important to take care of the lips. Often, the dryness of the lips increases in the winter season, due to which a change in its color is seen. In such a situation, the lips start looking discolored and black. Lack of moisture in the skin proves to be the reason for the change in the color of the lips. In such a situation, many types of tips are used to maintain the moisture of the lips. If you want to solve the problem of dark lips in a natural way, then include these tips in your routine.

First of all know the reason for dark lips 

VP of Product for Dermatology Care, Lalita Arya says that due to less water intake in winter season, the darkness of the skin of the lips starts increasing. Apart from this, staying in the sun for a long time affects the color of the skin and it starts becoming darker. To overcome this problem, apart from moisturizing the skin, it is also necessary to fulfill the deficiency of Vitamin C and B12 in the body. People who are troubled by hormonal imbalance also have to face this problem. Lips are an important part of our face, but sometimes they become dark, which can reduce self-confidence. Adopt these easy measures to deal with dark lips:

Due to less water intake in winter season, the darkness of the skin of the lips starts increasing. Image: Adobe Stock

Ways to get relief from the problem of dark lips (dark lips in winter)

1. Mix turmeric in cream

Turmeric, which is rich in anti-inflammatory properties, is very beneficial for the skin. It helps in removing the inflammation of the lips as well as its blackness. The moisturizing properties found in cream enhance the glow of the lips. To apply it, mix turmeric in a spoon of cream and apply it on the lips. Applying it overnight can prevent the increasing damage to skin cells.

2. Mix aloe vera gel with olive oil

Healthy fats prove to be effective in removing dryness of the skin. The fats found in olive oil boost skin cells and improve the complexion. Adding aloe vera gel to it provides relief from dryness of the skin and maintains its shine. Mix a few drops of oil in a spoon of aloe vera gel and apply it on the lips for 30 minutes.

Remove blackness with milk and honey

3. Mix alum in coconut oil

To maintain the glow and smoothness of the skin, grind the phytari and mix it with coconut oil and apply it on the lips. Due to the antibacterial properties present in it, the cracks on the skin are reduced and one gets relief from dark lips . Using it 2 to 3 times a week proves beneficial.

To maintain the glow and smoothness of the skin, grind alum, mix it with coconut oil and apply it on the lips.

4. Add sugar to beetroot

To exfoliate the skin of the lips, add sugar to beetroot juice. Now add a few drops of olive oil to it and apply a thin layer on the lips. This solves the problem of dead skin cells and keeps the skin's natural color. Applying it on the lips overnight helps in repairing the skin cells.

Take care of these things too

1. Moisturize your lips

Dry lips can turn dark in cold weather. For this, apply lip balm 2 to 3 times a day. Choose a lip balm that is rich in shea butter, cocoa butter or vitamin E. This can protect skin cells from getting damaged.

Lip balms are primarily used to moisturize dry or chapped lips. Image - Adobe Stock

2. Protect yourself from the sun

Lips can turn dark due to excessive sun exposure. For this, use lip balm especially containing SPF and do not forget to carry a hat or umbrella when going out. This helps in maintaining the natural colour of the skin.

3 Avoid smoking

Smoking is the main reason for darkening of lips. By quitting it, the color of lips can gradually improve. In such a situation, avoid smoking and try to enhance the natural glow of the skin.

4 Scrub it

Once a week, use a light and natural scrub prepared at home. Mix honey and sugar and rub it gently on the lips. This will remove dead skin and make the lips soft.

5 Drink water

Lips can become dry and dark due to lack of water in the body. Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water throughout the day. Apart from this, consume fruits rich in water content to fulfill the water requirement in the body.