For a woman lips are a silver lining to their beauty! It is of paramount importance that she keeps them healthy and beautiful. Darkening of lip, appearance of fine lines and appearance of dark spots are all categorized as lip discoloration, in beauty industry is called as lip pigmentation. 

The causes of lip pigmentation are varied, such as:-

Lifestyle :– Following an unhealthy lifestyle, resorting to smoking, drinking, hogging fast foods or foods with high amounts of saturated fats and most important Stress! Stress upturns our beauty regimes.

Dehydration :– Intake of insufficient water is one of the most common cause. Based on your level of activity and lifestyle, keep your water consumption accordingly. People who exert physically more need to take in more liquids than the standard i.e., 8-10 glasses.

Brews :– Caffeinated drinks like coffee and tea tend to steal off the moisture and turning them darker.

Cosmetic Use :– Usage of lip cosmetics, that do not go well with you or the outdated ones are the culprits. These cosmetic may be harmful, and in some instances they may prove to be carcinogenic.

Anemia :– Lip coloration is common among people suffering from iron deficiency, due to lack of oxygenated blood supply to lips.

Home remedies includes:-  Yoghurt, it is one of the best spot clearing tonic found in our kitchen. Regular application of ice cubes, act as natural hydrators which keep them well hydrated. Beetroot application can be very effective; it acts as natural lip balm. Exfoliation is also necessary for lip, it is common notion that lips do not require exfoliation; it can be done by gently scrubbing petroleum jelly with toothbrush. Make sure you choose lip balm that offers optimum sun protection.

-Koya Satyasri