Many want to have soft, pink lips.If you have dark spots that annoy you, you may have tried home remedies that worked for a short time, but not permanently.To get the light lips that you want, try applying bleaching cream, getting a laser treatment, and staying hydrated.
Step 1: Apply a gentle cleanser to your lips.
It is important that you have clean lips.To wash your lips, use a gentle face cleanser.Don't scrub them.Put a clean towel on your lips and rinse them off.You don't want to irritate your lips by using a cleanser that is free of fragrance.
Step 2: You can apply a thin layer of bleaching cream to your lips.
It's a good idea to choose a mild bleaching cream for your lips.The ingredient hydroquinone is used for lightening skin.You can spread a thin layer of bleaching cream on your lips.It's important not to use bleaching cream on Lip skin that is very thin.Most beauty supply stores sell bleaching creams.After applying the cream, wash your hands.
Step 3: The cream should be left on overnight or as directed.
Bleaching cream needs to sit on your skin for a while in order to work.As directed by your doctor, let the bleaching cream sit on your lips overnight.It is a good idea to let it dry before putting your head on a pillow.Do not leave it on for more than 12 hours.Your lips can be damaged by bleach.Make sure your cream doesn't contain more than 2% of its active ingredient.Anything more will hurt your lips.
Step 4: For 3 to 4 months, use bleaching cream.
If your doctor prescribed it, you should use it.If you use bleaching cream for more than 4 months, it could cause permanent damage to your lip skin.Stop using the cream if you don't get your desired results before 4 months.Whitening cream may make your lips more sensitive to sunlight.You should wear sunscreen on your lips when you are outside.
Step 5: If you want a KTP laser treatment, contact a licensed dermatologist.
KTP lasers are not as intense as other lasers.The skin cells that are dark in color are killed by the laser.Call a dermatologist near you to set up an initial appointment and discuss what you would like to have done.KTP lasers are not usually used on people with dark skin tones.
Step 6: To lighten your lips, attend 2 to 4 sessions.
The KTP lasers take between 2 and 4 sessions.When your doctor tells you to attend, make sure you attend.If you think you need more sessions, tell your doctor.
Step 7: As you heal, keep your lips cool.
Since KTP lasers can make your lips feel uncomfortable, your doctor may prescribe an escort after your treatment.You should apply this by your doctor.Don't drink hot liquids for a few hours after your treatment, and use an ice pack if your lips are red or swollen.KTP lasers don't usually leave scars.
Step 8: Don't forget to drink water throughout the day.
The skin on the lips is also skin.Any dark spots already there could be enhanced by dehydrated lips.If you're thirsty, try to drink a glass of water each time, but don't drink liquids with alcohol or caffeine in them.Drink more water after exercising.
Step 9: Cigarettes, soda, and coffee can stain your lips.
Coffee and soda stain your lips as well as dehydrate them.Nicotine and other chemicals can stain your lips.If you want to avoid darkening your lips further, cut down on cigarettes and dehydrating liquids.If you want to avoid staining your lips, use a straw to drink coffee.
Step 10: It's a good idea to scrub your lips once a week.
You can promote healthy, less dark skin by keeping your lips clean.It's a good idea to wash your lips once a week.If you want to avoid irritation of your thin lip skin, don't exfoliate more than once a week.
Step 11: Take care of your lips with lip balm or petroleum jelly.
If you keep your lips hydrated, you can promote new skin cells and prevent cracking which can lead to dark spots.Before you go to bed, apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to your lips with a light lip balm.When the air is dry, your lips may need more hydration.Use lip balms that don't have scents.