dark lips

i have been reading this forum for some time now...i need help...my problem is my lips. they are usually dry, even though i apply vaseline to my lips b4 i go to bed regularly but still they bcom dry. i used to have red lips but they are bcoming black day by day, i dont apply lipstick at all as my husband doesn't like it. so, what can be the reason of dark lips? plz help.

Hi Lailakhan,

hope this helps
1) Dark Lips:
You will be surprised to know that our lips unlike most part of our body do not have any melanin pigment to protect them. Lips are covered on the outside by a thin layer of skin and on the inside by virtually transparent mucous membranes.
Therefore it is necessary to take care of our lips and to eat well-balanced food and lots of fruits.
If you have dark lips you have to do the following………
*Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.
* Stop smoking.
* Avoid lipstick.
* Apply a layer of oil and leave it on for several hours. Best apply before going to bed
* Mix coconut oil and almond oil in equal quantity. Apply a coat of this on the lips and leave on overnight. This has to be done daily for at least two weeks for best results.
* Massage lips: Every night with a mixture of 1/2 tsp. Glycerine and 1/2 tsp. Castor oil with 1/2 tsp. Lemon juice and leave overnight.
*Apply cream from curds with saffron on your lips


regards
Kalpana.

dark lips can be due to anemia.Go to doctor and get ur HB checked.I am having a home remedy for it but don't forget to check ur HB.Mix milk(unboiled) with a pinch of salt,rub it on lips with cotton,you will see the difference.you can exfoliate ur lips with ur brush while brushing ur teeth.