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Dark lips are due to hyperpigmentation and melanin is the reason behind it. If your body is producing more melanin, your skin gets darker which in turn causes darker lips. Since a common issue that people deal with, it is treatable by a professional skin care expert. The most common causes of dark lips include:
• Sun Exposure
• Dehydration
• Tobacco Smoking
• Hormonal Imbalance
• Allergies
• Medications
There are various treatment options to cure dark lips. Your dermatologist will suggest each treatment option depending upon the severity. Some of the methods are as follows:
Chemical Peels
Chemical peels excite the collagen deep within your skin. The upper as well as the lower lip will have dark lines and chemical peels help remove those effectively. The skin pH level is well maintained and balanced with the help of chemical peels. Besides, it helps eradicate dead skin cells and increases factors that enhances moisturising.
Topical Creams
Applying topical creams would help lessen the darkness of your lips. Your dermatologist would suggest either retinol or retinoids to apply on your lips thrice a week. Keep in mind that you don’t need to apply too many products on your pigmented lips as it may lead to other serious health issues.
Laser Treatment
Lasers that clear pigment (melanin) are widely used to treat dark lips. This treatment method has been accepted globally as it effectually treats hyperpigmentation of lips.
