Hi I am 27 year old female. Please let me know why my lips turns black? I have never smoked and I hate smoking. My lips dries up a lot and gel/balm/lipstick applied will last after an hour. Can you please suggest reasons for lip darkness and provide some tips to make them pink please?

Dr. Sajeev KumarGeneral Physician33yrs exp

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Having dark circles around your mouth can be unflattering. Dark circles are caused by hyperpigmentation or when you have more melanin in certain areas of the skin. Several factors can cause hyperpigmentation, like exposure to the sun, skin inflammation or endocrine diseases.Gently rinse your skin clean with warm water. You can also blot a makeup pad with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and sugar. ... For a heavier treatment, slice a lemon into halves and squeeze the juice onto the dark skin. ... Avoid sun exposure after using lemon. 

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