Feb 11

Home Remedy for Chapped Lips and Dark Lips

The simplest, natural cure for chapped lips is to heat a little desi ghee and gently apply on chapped lips. Works wonders and I prefer it to the medicated lip balms. Try it the next time you have chapped lips.

Some people have black lips which might be a result of exposure to Sun’s UV rays, applying lipstick, smoking, excessive caffeine consumption among others. Not drinking enough water can also result in dark lips. A few common home remedies for dark lips are:

Mix some salt in milk. Apply this on the lips, rubbing gently. Wash off after 10 minutes. Follow this routine for 15 to 20 days.
Take a few drops of almond oil, add a little edible coconut oil and 2 drops of lemon juice. Apply on lips. Leave for as long as you can and then wash off
Scrub the lips a little with desi ghee. Leave it to work on the dark lips overnight.
Turn a lemon peel inside out, apply a few drops of honey or glycerine on your lips and scrub them gently with the inverted lemon peel.
Dab a few drops of glycerine on your finger tips and gently apply on the dark lips. Do this daily.

The condition of lips indicates our general health. Pink lips are indicative of a healthy body. If your lips have begun to turn dark or black, an unhealthy lifestyle might be to blame. Drink a lot of water and include physical exercise in your daily routine to restore natural color to your lips. Avoid applying too much of lipstick, lipgloss or choose your brand carefully. Avoid consuming too much of tea, coffee or other caffeinated drinks. Avoid smoking. And switch to a naturally healthy lifestyle.