How To Get Rid Of Dark Skin Around Lips And Chin?

I am going to present you the ultimate guide on how to get rid of dark skin around lips and chin using naturally available ingredients.

Skin discoloration around mouth, forehead, nose, and lips is not an unusual occurrence. Who likes having dark circles around the mouth? You too wouldn’t like having it.

You want it or not but it is a fact that even though we don’t want to see dark circles, they appear due to excessive pigmentation on the skin.

The more the pigmentation of the skin, more is the chances of having dark circles .it also happens due to the melanin increase in certain areas of the skin.

Melanin is the dark pigmentation of the hair and skin responsible for the tanning of skin when exposed to the sun.

There are many reasons to excessive pigmentation, some of these are :

• Exposure to the sun,
• Skin inflammation or
• Endocrine disorders.

You must be proactive to avoid dark circles the mouth as you already know that prevention is better than cure.

One of the proactive measures could be to avoid the sun.

Practically this is not possible and also completely avoiding sun will deprive you of vitamin D so in such a situation what do you do? Apply sunscreen?? Yes absolutely right.

Avoiding or minimizing the exposure to the sun helps prevent dark circles. When the skin is exposed to ultraviolet rays, your skin gets damaged and causes the areas with more melanin to appear darker.

But applying sunscreen when you are out helping protect the skin.

But what if you already have dark circles? You don’t have to worry as I will share some remedies to lighten dark circles around your mouth and make your complexion even.

How To Get Rid Of Discoloration Around Mouth

Step 1: Exfoliate And Scrub

Exfoliate daily with a mild and gentle facial scrub to lift dead skin cells and help fade dark areas around the mouth.

Things You Need

• Facial scrub
• Washcloth

Procedure

• Apply a pea-size amount of the exfoliate to a damp washcloth.
• Scrub your face, do not be harsh. This will help remove hyperpigmentation around the mouth and cleanses the skin.

Step 2: Use Skin Brightening Cream

To lighten the dark areas of the skin, skin brightening cream or serum could also be used.

Things You Need

• Skin brightener or spot corrector

Procedure

• Pat a thin layer of a moisturizing skin treatment around your mouth. Select moisturizer which contains ingredients like vitamin c, kojic acid or grape seed extract.

• It is because these ingredients are helpful in blocking the enzyme tyrosinase which increases melanin production in the skin making the skin dark. Remember to follow the instructions carefully and it is advisable not to use these skin-lightening products for more than three weeks.

Step 3: Make Natural Mask

Lighten dark skin and lips naturally with lemon juice.

Things You Need

• Small bowl
• Lemons
• Yogurt
• Honey

Procedure

• In a small bowl, mix 1/4 juice of a lemon with one tablespoon of yogurt or honey to dilute the mixture.
• Apply to the areas which are dark and wait until the mask dries.
• Now gently rinse the skin with warm water.

Step 4: Makeup

If you are looking for a quick solution and do not want to get embarrassed, then makeup is the best option. Liquid foundation or concealers could be your choice for the moment. Foundations or concealer helps to cover up the dark areas giving an even tone to your skin.

Things You Need

• Liquid foundation or concealer

Procedure

• The Select foundation of your skin color, this will be helpful in completely covering up the dark areas and lighten dark skin and lips.
• With your fingertips apply the foundation to conceal all the dark areas.

You must have faced the problem of having dry skin, especially during monsoon and winter. This issue irritates those who already have dry skin and becomes drier during these seasons.

My friends and neighbors keep complaining about their dry skin as they get flaking skin, chapped lips and face and many more problems.

You must be one among them facing such problems. Well, today I will share simple and easy tips to treat your skin at home which will help you in overcoming your problems.

Before treating the skin lets learn why such problem occurs:

Causes Of Dark Pigmentation Around Mouth

1. Excessive pigmentation of the skin around the mouth makes the skin dark.
2. Saliva could be one reason which darkens the skin. Winter season is the time when the skin becomes dry and to make the surface wet we lick the area. This is not good as saliva has a substance which darkens the skin.
3. Harsh rubbing of skin makes the skin darker and drier.
4. Excessive exposure to the sun.
5. Skin inflammation or endocrine disorder.

Now we have seen the problems now I will tell you some remedies that will help you get rid of drier and darker skin.

Home Made Mask To Get Rid Of Dark Spots Around Mouth

MAKE YOUR OWN HOMEMADE MASK USING:

1.Gram Flour

The gram flour mask works well on dry and dark skin and it helps give shine to the darkened skin. Gram flour is also used to lighten the skin tone.

To Make The Mask, You Require

• Two tsp of raw milk
• Two tsp of gram flour
• One tsp of turmeric powder

Procedure

• Mix all the above ingredientsApply on the skin around the mouth.
• Let the mask rest for about 20 minutesWash with plain water.

2. Lemon Juice

A quick and easy remedy for dark and dry skin is the lemon juice solution.

For The Mask You Require

• Lemon juice
• Honey
• Curd

Procedure

Mix ¼ of lemon juice with one tsp of honey and curd. Apply the mixture on the dark areas around the mouth and wait until it becomes dry then wash using cold water.

3. Potatoes

Very few know that potatoes are the best whitening agent. I remember my mom also used to use the potato to lighten her skin tone.I know when you were eating potatoes you never would have thought it as the whitening agent.

But now that you are aware I am sure you will try this remedy for your benefit. You do not want any other ingredient except potato.

Slice the potato and rub the sliced potato on the dry and dark skin.Leave until it dries and then wash with plain water. If you want better results, I suggest you apply potato for about 15 days daily.

4.Oatmeal

The oatmeal remedy will help keep the dark areas clean and reduce dark pigmentation around a mouth.

For Making Oatmeal Mask You Require

• One tsp of oatmeal
• One tsp of tomato juice
• 1/2 tsp of curd

Procedure

Mix oatmeal and tomato juice and curd. Apply this paste on the affected skin. Leave for 15 minutes then wash with plain water.

5. Almond Oil

Almond oil is good in lightening the skin. You need to apply almond oil, or you could even apply the almond paste on the dark area around the mouth. Let this mask rest on your skin for 10 – 15 minutes. Then wash with plain water.

6. Milk Cream

Milk cream is helpful in moisturizing the skin. It will be of great help for those who have dry skin.

For Making Milk Cream Mask You Require

• 2-3 tsp of milk cream
• Turmeric powder

Procedure

• Mix milk cream and the pinch of turmeric powder. Apply this mixture on dry skin. Leave for 10 min or overnight then wash it using cold water.
• This remedy will be useful for dry lips also. Application of this mask thrice in a week will remove dark spots around a mouth. You can also prepare your natural night cream and use it.

7. Peas Powder

Dry green peas powder will also work wonderfully on a dark and dry skin.

Ingredients

• Dry green peas
• Lemon juice
• Turmeric powder
• Olive oil
• Honey
• Milk or curd

Procedure

• Mix 2 tsp of dry green peas, few drops of lemon juice, 1/4^th tablespoon of turmeric powder, about one tablespoon of olive oil, two tsp of honey and milk or curds. Make a thick paste. Apply this paste on the affected skin.
• Leave for 15 min and wash it using normal water. Daily application of this mask is advisable this mask could also be applied on face and also on pimples.

8. Olive Oil, Lemon Juice, And Honey

You Need

• Olive oil
• Lemon juice
• Honey

Procedure

• Mix some amount of olive oil, lemon juice, and honey. Apply the mixture on your skin and massage gently.
• Massage improves the blood circulation. Leave the mixture for some time and then rinse using plain water and face wash.

9. Egg Yolk, Honey, And Lemon Juice

If you have acne marks and dark marks, then egg yolk could be used for your skin. Mix egg yolk, honey and few drops of lemon juice. Then apply on the affected the very dark skin and leave until it gets dry. I recommend washing with cold water and face wash.

Also Read: A Complete Guide To Ayurvedic Skin Care

Home Made Scrub To Remove Dark Spots Around Lips

Homemade scrubs also help to lighten the dark areas. Scrubbing is beneficial as it helps to remove dead cells and to increase the flow of blood.

To make homemade scrub you need:

Ingredients

• Orange peel
• Curd

Procedure

• Take one tablespoon of grounded orange peel and the equal quantity of curd. Mix them well and apply the mixture on the area. Gently rub this scrub around the mouth for about 5-10 min. Then leave for 2 min and wash it.
• Do not apply too much of this mixture on your face if you have acne as it might give you the burning effect. This mask will help to reduce skin marks and get rid of dark skin around lips.

If you know the more exciting way to get rid these dark spots leave your comment behind.