In this article, we will look at ways people can get pink lips naturally by using some simple home remedies and lip care techniques.
We will also look at whether having pink lips is beneficial, other factors that may discolor the lips, and whether there are any long-term cosmetic procedures that change the color of the lips.
Many people view pink lips as a sign of natural beauty or health. However, beauty trends change over time. Even lip trends change over time, with research suggesting that the full lips so popular today were not in fashion over a decade ago.
Despite the perception that pink lips are healthy, there is no evidence that they are healthier than any other lip color. The exception to this is if a person normally has pink lips, and they change color.
Healthy lips are typically:
- free from cracks and sores
- hydrated
- smooth
What causes dark lips?
As with skin tone, the color of the lips will vary from person to person. People with darker skin tend to have darker lips. This is normal and occurs due to an increased amount of melanin in the skin. Melanin gives the skin its color.
People also can develop darker lips as a result of hyperpigmentation. This occurs when areas of the skin become darker than the surrounding area. Common causes of hyperpigmentation include:
- pregnancy
- smoking
- sun exposure
- some medications, including antimalarial drugs and the oral antibiotic minocycline
- a medical condition, such as Addison’s disease
People with naturally dark lips may be able to temporarily make them more pink using home remedies, while those with hyperpigmentation may find that treatments for this skin condition help most.
