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#*Use a good quality lip balm. | #*Use a good quality lip balm. | ||
#*Choose lip products with moisturizing ingredients such as shea butter, cocoa butter and almond oil. | #*Choose lip products with moisturizing ingredients such as shea butter, cocoa butter and almond oil. | ||
| − | #*Shea butter has been used since ancient times and is known for its antioxidant and moisturizing properties.<ref>http://www.naturepurity.com/holistic/sheabutter.html</ref> | + | #*Shea butter has been used since ancient times and is known for its antioxidant and moisturizing properties.<ref name="rf16798">http://www.naturepurity.com/holistic/sheabutter.html</ref> |
| − | #*Cocoa butter is often used to reduce discoloration from scarring.<ref>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/24/cocoa-butter_n_6031286.html</ref> | + | #*Cocoa butter is often used to reduce discoloration from scarring.<ref name="rf16799">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/24/cocoa-butter_n_6031286.html</ref> |
| − | #*Almond oil is considered one of the best oils to improve the health and appearance of skin.<ref>http://oilhealthbenefits.com/almond-oil/</ref> | + | #*Almond oil is considered one of the best oils to improve the health and appearance of skin.<ref name="rf16800">http://oilhealthbenefits.com/almond-oil/</ref> |
#Use sunblock. Protect your lips from the sun as you protect the rest of your skin. | #Use sunblock. Protect your lips from the sun as you protect the rest of your skin. | ||
#*Lips don't tan but they can burn and become dry which will make them appear darker. | #*Lips don't tan but they can burn and become dry which will make them appear darker. | ||
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#*Use lipsticks with sun block of SPF 20 also. | #*Use lipsticks with sun block of SPF 20 also. | ||
#Quit smoking. Smoking can discolor lips. | #Quit smoking. Smoking can discolor lips. | ||
| − | #*Cigarettes contain nicotine which can darken lips.<ref>http://www.newhealthguide.org/Home-Remedies-For-Smokers-Lips.html</ref> | + | #*Cigarettes contain nicotine which can darken lips.<ref name="rf16801">http://www.newhealthguide.org/Home-Remedies-For-Smokers-Lips.html</ref> |
| − | #*Tobacco and tar also darken lips.<ref>http://www.thehealthsite.com/beauty/tips-to-get-rid-of-smokers-dark-lips-naturally/</ref> | + | #*Tobacco and tar also darken lips.<ref name="rf16802">http://www.thehealthsite.com/beauty/tips-to-get-rid-of-smokers-dark-lips-naturally/</ref> |
| − | #*Heat from cigarettes may cause you to produce more melanin (which protects skin from the sun) and darken your lips.<ref | + | #*Heat from cigarettes may cause you to produce more melanin (which protects skin from the sun) and darken your lips.<ref name="rf16802" /> |
=== Massaging and Exfoliating === | === Massaging and Exfoliating === | ||
#Massage your lips. Massages can increase blood flow and brighten your lips. | #Massage your lips. Massages can increase blood flow and brighten your lips. | ||
| − | #*Massage your lips with almond oil every night before bed to deeply moisturize.<ref>http://www.realbeautyspot.com/home-remedies-to-lighten-dark-lips-naturally/</ref> | + | #*Massage your lips with almond oil every night before bed to deeply moisturize.<ref name="rf16803">http://www.realbeautyspot.com/home-remedies-to-lighten-dark-lips-naturally/</ref> |
| − | #*Massage your lips with ice cubes to moisturize and make them appear fuller and pink.<ref | + | #*Massage your lips with ice cubes to moisturize and make them appear fuller and pink.<ref name="rf13267" /> |
#Exfoliate your lips. Remove dead skin with a simple sugar scrub. | #Exfoliate your lips. Remove dead skin with a simple sugar scrub. | ||
| − | #*Make a sugar scrub by combining a tablespoon of white or brown sugar with just enough honey or olive oil to make a paste.<ref | + | #*Make a sugar scrub by combining a tablespoon of white or brown sugar with just enough honey or olive oil to make a paste.<ref name="rf6198" /> |
#*Rub the mixture vigorously over your lips. | #*Rub the mixture vigorously over your lips. | ||
#*After a minute wipe off with a damp washcloth. | #*After a minute wipe off with a damp washcloth. | ||
#*Follow with a soothing lip balm. | #*Follow with a soothing lip balm. | ||
#*Repeat twice a week. If irritation happens, reduce the number of times per week or rub more gently. | #*Repeat twice a week. If irritation happens, reduce the number of times per week or rub more gently. | ||
| − | #Use a pomegranate lip scrub. Pomegranates can make your lips pinker.<ref>http://www.rapidhomeremedies.com/lighten-dark-lips-naturally.html</ref> | + | #Use a pomegranate lip scrub. Pomegranates can make your lips pinker.<ref name="rf16804">http://www.rapidhomeremedies.com/lighten-dark-lips-naturally.html</ref> |
#*Crush 1 tablespoon of pomegranate seeds and mix with milk to create a paste. | #*Crush 1 tablespoon of pomegranate seeds and mix with milk to create a paste. | ||
#*Rub on lips. | #*Rub on lips. | ||
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#*Discontinue if irritation occurs. | #*Discontinue if irritation occurs. | ||
=== Lightening with Food === | === Lightening with Food === | ||
| − | #Use lemon juice. Lemon juice is well-known for it's ability to lighten skin.<ref>http://www.homeremedyshop.com/30-home-remedies-for-black-lips/</ref> | + | #Use lemon juice. Lemon juice is well-known for it's ability to lighten skin.<ref name="rf16805">http://www.homeremedyshop.com/30-home-remedies-for-black-lips/</ref> |
#*Rub a few drops of lemon juice on your lips before bed each night. | #*Rub a few drops of lemon juice on your lips before bed each night. | ||
#*Use freshly squeezed lemon juice. | #*Use freshly squeezed lemon juice. | ||
#*Rinse off in the morning with warm water. | #*Rinse off in the morning with warm water. | ||
#Use potatoes. Potatoes have been used to lighten skin, including reducing the appearance of scars. | #Use potatoes. Potatoes have been used to lighten skin, including reducing the appearance of scars. | ||
| − | #*Potatoes contain "catecholase," a naturally occurring enzyme that is best known for reducing skin darkness.<ref>http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2007/dec/18/healthandwellbeing.health1</ref> | + | #*Potatoes contain "catecholase," a naturally occurring enzyme that is best known for reducing skin darkness.<ref name="rf16806">http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2007/dec/18/healthandwellbeing.health1</ref> |
| − | #*Rub a slice of potato on your lips before bed.<ref | + | #*Rub a slice of potato on your lips before bed.<ref name="rf16805" /> |
#*Do not rinse. | #*Do not rinse. | ||
#*Wash with warm water in the morning. | #*Wash with warm water in the morning. | ||
| − | #Use beet root juice. Beet root stains the lips pink.<ref | + | #Use beet root juice. Beet root stains the lips pink.<ref name="rf16805" /> |
#*Apply 2-3 drops of beet root juice to your lips. | #*Apply 2-3 drops of beet root juice to your lips. | ||
#*Do not wash off. | #*Do not wash off. | ||
#*Repeat every day. | #*Repeat every day. | ||
| − | #Use a pomegranate lip stain. Mix with other juices to create a natural lip stain.<ref | + | #Use a pomegranate lip stain. Mix with other juices to create a natural lip stain.<ref name="rf16804" /> |
#*Crush 1 tbsp pomegranate seeds. | #*Crush 1 tbsp pomegranate seeds. | ||
#*Mix with equal parts beet root and carrot juice. | #*Mix with equal parts beet root and carrot juice. | ||
