Brilio.net - Everyone has unique lip characteristics, including in terms of color. Just like skin, lip color is also influenced by the levels of natural pigment in the body. Although often ignored, changes in lip color can actually be a signal that this area needs special attention. Conditions such as dry, dull, or blackened lips often appear due to lack of proper care.
The pigment that plays a role in giving color to the skin, including the lips, is known as melanin. Low melanin production results in a lighter lip color, while high amounts tend to make the lip color darker. However, when melanin production increases excessively, hyperpigmentation can occur, which is a condition where the skin color darkens in several parts of the body, including the lips.
One simple and effective way to maintain the natural color of the lips is to exfoliate using a lip scrub. This treatment aims to remove dead skin cells so that the texture of the lips becomes smoother and softer. In addition to helping maintain moisture, regular exfoliation also makes the color of the lips look brighter naturally. No need to rely on expensive products, lip scrubs can also be made at home from easily available ingredients.
TikTok account @tianamp1 shared tips on making a natural lip scrub that went viral in mid-February 2023. In the short upload, he showed how to make a lip lightening scrub with just two sweeteners, namely granulated sugar and honey. For maximum results, he also added coconut oil and a little food coloring. He claims that the change in lip color to natural pink can be seen in just three days of regular use.
Granulated sugar is a natural ingredient that can treat dry and chapped lips. It's not surprising that many lip moisturizers or scrubs contain this sweet ingredient. Sugar scrub can also help restore the natural color of your lips. Its slightly rough texture can help remove dead skin cells on the lips so they appear naturally brighter.
Meanwhile, honey can help remove dead skin cells on the lips. The enzyme content in honey can help remove dead skin cells and make your lips look smoother and softer. The antioxidant content in honey can also help fight free radicals that can cause dull lips. This can help keep lips bright and shiny.
Coconut oil is also a natural ingredient that you can use to brighten dark lip edges. This is not without reason, coconut oil contains vitamin E which is also known as tocopherol, and antioxidants in it. These contents can help smooth the skin of the lips, make the color of the lips bright again, and keep them healthy.
photo: TikTok/@tianamp1
Meanwhile, you can add food coloring to your homemade scrub to give a natural color to your lips. Well, you can have red food coloring for you to use. Let's see how to make a lip scrub.
Material:
1. 1 cup granulated sugar
2. Honey to taste
3. Coconut oil to taste
4. 1-2 drops of food coloring
photo: TikTok/@tianamp1
How to make:
1. Pour granulated sugar into a container
2. Mix honey, coconut oil, and food coloring in another container and stir until evenly mixed.
3. Add the mixture to the granulated sugar then stir again until evenly mixed.
4. Transfer to a storage container
5. Take enough lip scrub and apply it to your lips.
6. Gently rub all over the lips for 2-3 minutes.
7. Wipe with tissue or cloth after letting it sit for 5 minutes (do not rinse with water)
8. Use regularly every morning and night before bed to get natural pink lips in just 3 days.
1. Use lip balm with SPF to protect from the sun.
2. Avoid licking your lips as it can cause dryness.
3. Drink enough water to keep your lips hydrated from the inside.
Favorite Natural Ingredients for Lip Scrub1. Granulated sugar: its soft granules help exfoliate.
2. Honey: natural antibacterial and moisturizer
3. Coconut oil: softens and provides additional nutrition
Tricks to Make Bright Lips Without Expensive Products1. Use a homemade lip scrub 23 times a week.
2. Apply pure honey at night as a sleeping lip mask.
3. Avoid using matte lipstick too often if your lips dry out easily.
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