Brilio.net - Some people may experience black lips or a reduction in color due to genetic and medical factors. Apart from that, the factor that most often causes black lips is sun exposure. Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun can stimulate melanin production on the lips and cause hyperpigmentation.
Dehydration can also be one of the causes of black lips. Lack of fluid intake can cause lips to become dry and chapped, which can then darken. Looking at these factors, you can avoid several causes of black lips by using lip balm with an SPF formulation. Apart from that, you also need to fulfill your body's water intake so you don't become dehydrated.
Foods that can make your lips black.
This discoloration of the lips can also be caused by food. There are several foods and drinks that make lips black, namely coffee, tea and soda. Caffeinated drinks can cause dehydration, which makes lips dry and chapped . Caffeine can also interfere with blood flow to the lips, which can affect the natural color of the lips.
In addition, spicy foods can cause irritation to the lips, especially if they are dry or chapped. Repeated irritation can cause inflammation and hyperpigmentation.
Then sour fruits contain citric acid which can cause irritation and dryness of the lips, especially if the lips are sensitive. Continuous exposure to acid can damage the protective layer of the lips.
How to brighten lip color.
To restore the natural color of your lips, you can do routine care. One of them is applying a scrub made from natural ingredients. As shown by beauty vlogger Ine Wiana. In a video upload on her YouTube channel @Inewiana, she is seen applying black powder which makes the process of dealing with black lips look strange. Even though it may surprise you, it turns out that the black powder known as black coffee can make your lips naturally bright and red.
Coffee has a fine grain texture which is very effective for exfoliating. Melansidr from indiatimes.com, Saturday (25/5) using coffee as a scrub can help remove dead skin cells on the lips, which often make the lips appear darker. The caffeine content in coffee can increase blood circulation in the lip area, giving the effect of fresher and more rosy lips. Coffee grounds are also rich in antioxidants which can fight free radicals and help regenerate the skin, making lips healthier and brighter.
Not only coffee grounds, this scrub also contains another ingredient, namely honey. Honey is a natural humectant that can attract and retain moisture, keeping lips hydrated and soft.
Honey has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties which can help heal chapped lips and speed up the regeneration of new skin cells. Honey contains various vitamins and minerals that can nourish the skin of the lips, help fade the black color and restore the natural color of the lips.
By using the ingredients above, are you interested in using a scrub to get rid of black lips? For those of you who want to try, let's look at the information below as summarized by briliobeauty.net from the YouTube channel @Inewiana, Sunday (26/5).
photo: YouTube/@Inewiana
Material:
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon black coffee powder.
photo: YouTube/@Inewiana
How to make:
1. Put the honey into a clean container
2. Pour in the black coffee powder
3. Stir all the ingredients until evenly mixed
4. The scrub is ready for you to use.
photo: YouTube/@Inewiana
How to use:
1. Apply the scrub to dry lips
2. Massage for a few minutes
3. Rinse using normal water
4. Dry with tissue
5. That way the lips become bright and naturally red
6. Repeat this treatment regularly at least three times a week.