8 Tips To Get Naturally Pink Lips Without Lipstick

If your lips are discoloured and you look pale, ill or tired without lipstick, there are ways you can lighten your lips naturally so that they transform into healthy, pink lips!

Keep reading to find out more!

#1 Stay hydrated

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This is something you hear all the time and it's definitely good advice! Dehydration causes your lips to crack, peel and look discoloured. Avoid coloured drinks like coffee and tea which might stain your lips and stick with water.

If health isn't enough to motivate you to drink more water, maybe beauty might do the trick!

#2 Lip balm with sun protection

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Just like how your skin feels dry and darkens with too much sun exposure, your lips will do the same too! If your lips are naturally darker, sun damage can also cause your lips to discolour. Protect your lips with a lip balm containing SPF 15 or higher and you'll have healthier lips that will go back to its original lighter colour.

#3 Get rid of unhealthy habits

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Soft, pink and smooth lips are a sign of health. Naturally, one should lead a healthier lifestyle in order to achieve such lips!

A diet full of processed food, heavy smoking and excessive caffeine or alcohol intake can all make your lips look dull. Keep a tab on your habits and try to stay healthy and you'll notice that your lips look lighter and more pink.

#4 Do a lip product purge

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Expired lip products or cheap products you find on dubious websites could darken and dry out your lips! Go through your lip products and toss away anything that is past its expiration date or isn't made by a reputable brand. Check out our makeup expiration guide so you know when it's time to let them go!

You should also take off all your lip makeup thoroughly every day. Any residue that's left behind might lead to discoloured lips.

#5 Use a lip scrub

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When you exfoliate your lips, the dead skin cells are removed and skin renewal is stimulated, so you're on your way to getting pink, smooth lips. You can also use a lip mask to moisturise and exfoliate your lips.

#6 Lemon & honey treatment

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While this might take time, a mix of lemon and honey can help you get lighter lips! Lemon is a natural exfoliant packed with vitamin C which has a brightening effect while honey prevents your lips from drying out. Make sure not to use this when your lips are cracked or severely dry as it might sting!

#7 Eat food that stains your lips

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Raspberries, strawberries and pomegranates tend to leave a stain that looks similar to a lip product. Snack on them and you'll get a natural flush of colour on your lips! Beetroot juice will also leave a healthy stain.

#8 Use peppermint oil or vitamin E

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Poor oxygen circulation in the blood around your lips can cause a blueish discolouration. You can combat this by using peppermint oil and vitamin E which are both known to boost circulation! Look out for lip products that contain these two ingredients or if you have vitamin E capsules, you can cut one open and apply it right on your lips.

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Text by: GirlStyle SG