How to get pink lips naturally at home: 13 effective home remedies to get back your naturally soft and pink lips

13 effective DIY steps to get rid of dark lips and to get naturally soft and pink lips.

Published: December 7, 2016 1:51 PM IST

By Priya Prakashan

How to get pink lips naturally at home: 13 effective home remedies to get back your naturally soft and pink lips

When it comes to skincare, our lips are the most neglected part of our face. We only tend to fidget with our lips once we notice that they are turning dark and are getting chapped. Do you want to get rid of your dark pigmented lips and get back the naturally soft pink lips? You are not alone, a lot of people are not blessed with naturally pink lips. But now you can lighten dark lips at home. Yes, you can get soft and supple pink lips with some homemade remedies and tricks. If you want pinker, natural lips, all you need to do is reach out to your kitchen cabinet and soon you will realize getting pink lips is not a totally difficult task at all. We share with you 13 effective DIY steps to get back your naturally soft and pink lips.

1.Exfoliate with a toothbrush

Exfoliate lips with toothbrush

To get rid of your dark lips, start exfoliating your lips regularly. One of the most simple ways to exfoliate your lips is by using a toothbrush. All you need to do is take a toothbrush with soft bristles, dampen it with water and start rubbing it gently on your lips. Rub the toothbrush in circular motions gently. By doing this you will stimulate blood flow and at the same time all the dead skin will come off making your lips look pink and soft. (ALSO READ: How to get rid of blackheads: 9 homemade remedies to effectively remove blackheads from your face).

2. Use homemade scrubs

homemade scrub

Since your lips are sensitive when compared to the rest of the face, try to use a homemade scrub to exfoliate them instead of the ones that are available loaded with chemicals. Start exfoliating your lips with a homemade scrub. You can whip up a natural homemade scrub using sugar, honey, and organic coconut oil. Simply add two tablespoons of white or brown sugar, one teaspoon honey, and one tablespoon coconut oil.  Mix all the ingredients and massage it gently on your lips for 30 seconds and then wash it off with warm water.

3. Moisturize your lips

Moisturize your lips

To get rid of dry and flaky lips, regularly moisturize your lips. When you frequently moisturize them, you will notice that they will start looking soft and pink. For intense moisturization use a hydrating lip balm throughout the day and use a dollop of petroleum jelly before going to bed. You should always wear a lip balm with an SPF to protect your lips from the harmful UV rays in extremely sunny conditions. You can also use cocoa butter, olive oil or coconut oil for intense moisturization.

4. Remove make-up at night

Remove make-up at night

Never go to your bed with your makeup on. Make sure that you remove your makeup completely before retiring to bed. If you leave your lipstick overnight, it can cause your lips to become extremely dry and discolored. Remove your lipstick and lip liner using a make-up remover or cleanser before bed. You can also use olive or almond oil to wipe off your lipstick using a cotton ball. (ALSO READ: How to get rid of whiteheads: 10 ways to effectively remove whiteheads from your T-zone).

5. Quit smoking

Quit smoking

Smoking is not only injurious to your health but also for your beauty. Smoking cigarettes can stain lips and teeth, turning them dull and dark. So if you really want your to lips to look beautiful and pink, stop smoking and you will notice an improvement in the appearance of your lips.

6. Hydrate your lips

Hydrate your lips

Stay hydrated, as it is important to keep your body hydrated, otherwise, slathering on moisture on your lips will make no difference. So in addition to applying intensive hydrating moisturizer on your lips, hydrate them from within. Make it a point to drink plenty of water and other liquids every day. Eat fresh fruits and vegetables with a high water content like watermelon, tomato, and cucumber.

7. Don’t lick your lips

Don't lick your lips

In order to moisten our lips we tend to lick them when they become dry, but this can actually cause them to become even more dry. Avoid licking your lips all the time and instead use an intense moisturizer to moisten your lips. Keep a small jar of lip balm of petroleum jelly handy all the time.

8. Use pomegranate seeds

Use pomegranate seeds

One of the most popular home remedies for lightening dark lips is using pomegranate seeds. Crush the seeds of the pomegranate seeds with some cold milk to form a thick paste. Now apply this paste to your lips repeatedly throughout the week to get pink lips.

9. Use turmeric and milk

Use turmeric and milk

There are innumerable benefits of turmeric and milk. A mix of turmeric and milk has always been the go-to recipe for skin, cold and cough and what not. You can also use this mixture to get healthy and pink lips. Make a paste of a teaspoon of turmeric powder  with a little bit of cold milk. Apply this on your lips and leave it for 5 minutes before washing it off with warm water to get rid of the discoloration and to get healthy and pink lips.

10. Use beetroot juice

Use beetroot juice

Though you might not be too tempted to gulp down a glassful of beetroot juice, but do you know using beetroot juice will actually make your lips turn pink just like the shade of beetroot. Yes, using beetroot juice will help big time as the juice acts as a natural lip stain. It will turn your lips a bright cherry red temporarily and when applied on regular basis it will gradually lighten your dark lips.

11. Use raspberry lip mask

Use raspberry lip mask

Using  a mix of raspberries, honey and aloe vera gel will work like a magic on your dark lips. Simply mix two crushed raspberries, a teaspoon of honey and a teaspoon of aloe vera gel and apply this mask on your lips. Leave this mask for five minutes and then rinse with warm water. Apply little bit of moisturizer afterwards.

12. Use rose petals

Use rose petals

You can use rose petals in different ways to get back that pink tinge on your lips. Crushed rose petals, when applied to your lips will give your lips a naturally rosy color! Or you can also use a rose petal, honey, and milk cream paste to scrub your lips twice a week. Another method is to soak rose petals in raw milk and grind the mixture to make a paste. Add honey and saffron to it and apply it twice a day. Leave it for 15 minutes before rinsing it off to get a  pretty pink flush.

13. Apply mustard oil to the belly button

Apply mustard oil to your belly button

An ancient remedy that has proven to be effective when it comes to taking care of lips is applying mustard oil to your belly button. It might sound bizarre but applying a drop or two of mustard out to your belly button before going to bed will give you naturally soft and pink lips by removing the dryness.

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