Smokers lips are characterized by vertical wrinkles around the mouth and hyperpigmentation, where the lips and gums become significantly darker than their natural shade. If you have smokers lips, the best thing you can do to reduce their appearance is to stop smoking. There are also treatments that may help lighten lips. Here are some tips to lighten lips:
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Lip mask: Anecdotal evidence shows that lip masks containing turmeric, lemon, or lime juice may help lighten lips. Try combining one or more of these ingredients with vitamin A or vitamin E oil, and coat your lips for 15 minutes, once daily.
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Exfoliating scrubs: Brighten your lips by exfoliating 3 to 4 times per week. Use natural products, like sugar or baking soda. Apply a baking soda scrub to lighten and brighten your lips. First, place 2 teaspoons (10 grams) of baking soda in a small bowl. Stir in just enough water to make a thick paste. Then, massage the paste over your lips to get rid of the smoke-damaged top layer of skin. After exfoliating for about 3 to 5 minutes, rinse the paste off your lips with water.
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Topical lightening treatment: You can make your own topical lightening treatment out of honey, lemon, or rose petals.
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Lip balm: Look for products with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, collagen, vitamin C, and vitamin E oil. Rawlss lip lightener for smokers consists of natural ingredients such as jojoba oil, beet root oil, almond oil, and olive oil. It also contains vitamins C and E.
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Medical treatments: Look into medical treatments to lighten your lips, like chemical peels or laser treatments.
It is important to note that some of these treatments may not work for everyone, and it is always best to consult with a dermatologist before trying any new treatments. Additionally, quitting smoking and drinking lots of water to flush the toxins from cigarettes out of your system can help prevent your lips from getting darker.
