Products for Dark Lips - What to Use + Avoid
Treating Dark Lips Part 2
👉🏻Most commonly hyperpigmentation around lips is due to underlying inflammation. This is best addressed by seeing your dermatologist. You may need patch testing or prescription topical medications to properly treat any underlying condition.
✅In general when it comes to lip care and fading dark lips:
1. Avoid irritants such as products like carmax, fragranced lip cosmetics, spicy and citrus foods (contact dermatitis), I even recommend no lip scrubs (physical exfoliants)
2. Be mindful of chronic lip licking and aggressively wiping your mouth after eating (frictional irritation)
3. Focus on repairing skin barrier first: regular use of petrolatum or if you prefer thicker emollients like @aveneusa Cicalfate or
@larocheposayusa Cicaplast Baume.
4. Use gentle brightening ingredients. I really like fragrance-free brighten eye creams to slowly fade hyperpigmentation
@olay Brightening Vitamin C eye Cream; @olehenriksen Banana Bright+ Eye Crème; @firstaidbeauty Niacinamide Eye Cream; @drunkelephant C Tango
5. Use Chemical Exfoliants, But With Caution. Start Off 1-2x Daily. I Recommend Lower Strength AHA Serums Like
@olay AHA Booster;
@biossance Lactic Acid Serum;
@firstaidbeauty Resurfacing Liquid 10 AHA, @glytoneusa Exfoliating Serum
5. Sun Protection Daily and No Smoking
Comment below with tips or questions