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Brilio.net - Everyone wants healthy lips. Healthy lips can include moisture levels, lips that don't peel easily and lips that don't chap.
However, there is one lip problem that can disturb the aesthetics of the face, namely dark lips . The causes of dark lips vary, ranging from genetic factors to external causes such as too much exposure to sunlight. Changing lipsticks also triggers dry and peeling lips.
Bright lips will easily match any color lip color. Therefore, many people want bright lips. Unfortunately, quite a few people do it the wrong way. As a result, lips that previously wanted to be brightened actually become darker and unhealthy.
Briliobeauty will share 10 effective ways to deal with dark lips , which will automatically become bright again as collected from various sources, Friday (8/3).
1. Use lip SPF
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One of the causes of dark lips is due to frequent exposure to sunlight. Sunlight which is dangerous for the skin can also be dangerous for the health of the lips. So, lips can also darken due to sun exposure.
Lip SPF can moisturize dry, sensitive lips and prevent the risk of oral cancer. So, it is important to maintain the health of our lips by using lip SPF.
Apart from that, if you want to buy an SPF lip product, don't forget to check the ingredients used in the product. The content of shea butter and jojoba oil is good for keeping lips moist.
You also need to consider the amount of SPF for each product. Adjust the SPF number to your daily activities. You can use SPF 30 if you are predominantly outdoors, and just SPF 15 if you are only indoors.
2. Don't rub your lips hard
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You must have casually rubbed your hands on your lips, even removing the outer skin of the lips. This turns out to be not good because the skin on your lips will easily peel if you rub too hard. Lips have a very thin layer of skin so they break and peel easily.
Apart from making your lips dark, the habit of peeling and rubbing your lips hard has the potential to cause irritation and sores on your lips. In fact, your lips will become drier if you rub or exfoliate them. You should avoid the habit of licking, peeling and biting your lips so that your lips are healthier.
3. Avoid using cigarettes
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For those of you who want bright lips, smoking habits should be reduced and avoided. This is of course because the ingredients in cigarettes make the lips more vulnerable.
Apart from that, the habit of frequently smoking can also cause lips to become drier. If you want healthy and bright lips, you need to stop smoking because its negative impact on your lips is quite significant.
4. Eat healthy and nutritious food
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The body definitely needs good nutrition. One of them is by eating food that is nutritious and healthy for the body. Lips, as the first part of the body that touches food, and also feel the impact of the food content that enters the body, need to be paid attention to.
A good intake for skin regeneration, including lips, is food that contains lots of vitamins and antioxidants, such as fruit and vegetables. You also need foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids.
Good care for the body and a food texture that does not hurt the lips is better than food or drinks that are too hot, too cold, too spicy and too acidic which are not good for the lips and overall body health.
5. Use eye cream
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Not many people know that eye cream can actually be used for lips. This is because the skin on the eyes and lips of the formula are both thin. So eye cream is also suitable for use on lips.
Moreover, eye cream is usually used to brighten eyes which are usually dark, especially the under eye area. So usually the eye cream product itself already contains a formula to brighten it. So it is good to use for dark lips who want to brighten.
6. Use lip balm or lip mask
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Lips that peel easily will make them darken easily. Therefore, lips need to be kept moist by using a lip balm or lip mask that is gentle and does not have the potential to cause injury to the lips.
Lip balm and lip mask will make your lips smoother, thereby minimizing wrinkles on the lips which make lipstick usually crack easily. Your lips will also be fuller and natural by using lip balm and lip mask.
7. Scrub your lips sufficiently
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You do need to use a scrub to treat dark lips, but don't use it too often. Just once or twice a week is enough.
If you do a good and correct scrub, you can remove dead skin cells on your lips. This is usually called exfoliation. However, you also need to pay attention to your level of firmness when rubbing the scrub onto your lips. Don't let it hurt your lips, okay?
8. Consume enough water
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Lips need sufficient fluids from water. This is of course to make your lips more hydrated. One of the reasons why your lips become dark and dry is because you lack fluids, so consuming water according to your body's needs is very influential.
9. Using lip serum
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Lip serum can function as a lip nourisher to make it healthier. Apart from that, lip serum can also hydrate the skin on your lips. Hyperpigmentation on your lips can be treated with lip serum which contains almond oil and good vitamin C.
10. Consult with a dermatologist
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If you have a more serious problem of hyperpigmentation on your lips and the methods above don't produce any results, you need to visit a dermatologist. It could be that you need serious treatment from an expert who knows more about the lip problems you are experiencing.
Don't let the problems you experience have a bigger effect. Take him to the doctor immediately for more reliable treatment if something serious occurs on the lips.
Author: mgg/Himmatul Ahsana
(brl/lea)
