LIPS AND ITS CARE
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Dark and discolored lip are evident due to the contrast with the rest of your face. This will make you lose your confidence. Dark lips are most of the time due to sunburning Sun burn of lip is caused by unprotected exposure to the suns harmful UV rays which can lead to swelling and peeling. Applying lip balm with SPF can prevent Sunburn. Wearing a hat too can prevent sunburn. A sunburn lip can be treated by consuming plenty of fluids. Application of Aloe Vera gel too is useful.
Even chemicals in the lipsticks too can cause darkening of lips. Hence clean your lips every time you go to sleep.

Further chapped lips to can affect your cosmetic appearance. Chapped lips are as a result of dehydration, or excessive licking of lips.

Certain dietery precautions and certain local care of lip can keep them healthy and soft. Lip does not have a supply of any gland and hence if neglected they become dry. Vitamin A, E, K and iron are good for lips and hence diet rich in these vitamins should be consumed. Juice of beetroot is also said to be beneficial and hence should be consumed plenty. Drinking plenty water may make your lips soft and prevent lip form cracking

TIPS TO PREVENT CRACKING OF LIPS

1. Though Petroleum jelly may useful in some mild cases, a Lip balm should be applied in severe cases at night. However, some suggest regular application of lip balm at regular interval.

2. For chapped lips a n exfoliant specifically for lip can be used to gently scrub and removed the flakes. Once flakes are removed lip balm can be applied. Naturally cracked/chapped lip can be healed by application of butter.

3. Avoid using old lipstick

4. Rubbing skin of peeled lemon on lips prevents it from blackening.

5. Application of sunscreen to lip is also claimed to be beneficial.

6. Don’t lick your lips

COLOR YOUR LIPS NATURALLY

1. Betel leaf , very common in India and known as Paan can be used to color lips. Chew a betel leaf so that it gives a good pale color. This color will remain for quite a long time.

2. Rose Petals. Crush and grind a few petals and make a paste out of it. Keep the paste on your lips for approximately 10-15 minutes and wash it off. The color will stay for long time.

3. Strawberries can give pink color to your lips. Rub strawberry paste or juice on your lip for that pink color.

4. Beet root can give maroon or red color. Rub the beet root to your lips for that maroon or red color.