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Brilio.net - Dry and black lips are a common problem that many people face, and this condition can be caused by various factors. Dry lips occur when they lose natural moisture and become rough, chapped, or even bleed.
This is usually caused by a lack of hydration, either from insufficient fluid intake or use of inadequate lip care products. Environmental factors such as excessive exposure to sunlight , wind, or cold weather can also worsen this condition.
Meanwhile, black lips can be caused by a number of different factors. One of the main causes is direct exposure to sunlight, which can cause hyperpigmentation or increased melanin production on the lips. Apart from that, the use of cosmetic products that contain dangerous chemicals can also cause discoloration of the lips.
This condition is quite disturbing to your appearance, so it's not surprising that many people are looking for ways to deal with it. One way is to use natural ingredients. These natural ingredients will act as a scrub which can make your lips softer and naturally pink.
photo: TikTok/@clevercocoorigins_ph
So, you can copy the trick shared by a TikTok user with the account name @clevercocoorigins_ph, which uses granulated sugar mixed with 1 kitchen ingredient. The kitchen ingredient in question is pure coconut oil (VCO). Come on, see how to make and use it, which briliobeauty.net reported from the TikTok account @clevercocoorigins_ph, Monday (29/7).
Material:
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
photo: TikTok/@clevercocoorigins_ph
How to create and use:
1. Pour the ingredients into the container
2. Stir the two until evenly mixed and the texture is like paste
3. Clean your lips first from any remaining makeup and dirt
4. Apply the scrub to the lips thoroughly
5. Rub gently using circular movements
6. Do this for a few minutes then rinse with water until clean
7. Repeat regularly 2-3 times a week to get soft and naturally pink lips
photo: TikTok/@clevercocoorigins_ph
Benefits of granulated sugar to treat black and dry lips.
When used as a lip scrub, granulated sugar can help remove dead skin cells and dirt stuck to the surface of the lips. This exfoliation process is important for rejuvenating the skin of the lips, removing rough layers of skin, and increasing blood circulation to the area. As a result, lips feel smoother, softer and brighter.
Apart from exfoliating, granulated sugar also functions as a natural humectant. This means sugar helps draw moisture from the air to the skin's surface, which is especially beneficial for dry, chapped lips.
Contains pure coconut oil to make lips soft and naturally pink.
Coconut oil is a natural ingredient that is very effective in caring for and beautifying lips. When applied to the lips, coconut oil forms a protective layer that traps moisture, preventing lips from becoming dry and chapped. In addition, coconut oil is rich in vitamin E and other antioxidants which play a role in fighting free radicals and reducing signs of aging on the lips.
Vitamin E helps repair skin damage, increases cell regeneration, and provides the nutrients needed to keep lips healthy and bright. The antioxidants in coconut oil can also help even out lip color and provide a natural pink effect by reducing hyperpigmentation or discoloration.
(brl/jad)
