This is a very old belief. In olden days lipsticks had formulations that would darken the lips but with time the cosmetic industry has evolved specially the good brands don't cause any darkness.
yes... lipstick induced pigmentation can be improved... but need to examine and confirm . The darkness can also be present because of nutritional causes OR because of inflammatory conditions(like seborrheic or perioral dermatitis) OR with a superadded component of perleche.
Causes of dark lips
excessive exposure to the sun. lack of hydration. cigarette smoking. allergic reactions to toothpaste, lipstick, etc.
Not only does it remove dead, dry skin from wearing lipstick all day (which tends to dehydrate your lips), it takes along all that stain with the dry skin. The brown sugar and oil ingredients removes the makeup while the honey and oil ingredients nourishes your skin.
Lipstick is often made with a base of wax, color, and an emollient that can help to moisturize the lips and prevent them from drying out. Lip stain, on the other hand, is made with gel and typically includes a bit of alcohol, which can be quite drying to the lips.
Normal, healthy lip color varies, depending on skin color and other factors, but should fall in the reddish-pink-to-brown range.
“Women who wear lipsticks daily, retouch it more than 10 times a day, should be very careful. Some amount of those harmful metals does get absorbed over a period of time and leads to lead accumulation in the system. Even small amounts going in for a long period of time can be a cause for concern.”
Specific triggers play a significant role like excessive sun exposure, hormonal changes and nutrition. Another skin condition, i.e. acanthosis nigricans can also cause thickening and darkening of the upper lip area. Eczemas and conditions like atopic dermatitis can cause pigmentation in the area above the upper lip.
What Is Occurring? Simply put, if you have this problem, it is due to the pH levels of your skin. Skin that tends to be more alkaline is taking a perfectly blended color and turning it orange and it won't matter how many different ones you try, the reaction will be the same.
Does licking my lips often make it pink? No. Saliva contains many enzymes. Licking your lips more often would make your lips dry, so try not to lick your lips and apply a good moisturizer instead.
Many name brand lipsticks contain lead, a proven neurotoxin that accumulates in the body because the body does not exhibit chemical processes necessary to break down and assimilate any amounts of lead. Abnormally high levels of lead have been correlated to miscarriages, infertility and cognitive issues.
Parabens: Most cosmetic products include harmful preservatives like parabens and BHA or BHT. They easily penetrate the skin and are linked to breast cancer and endocrine disruption. Avoid them at all costs. Avoid dark shades: Most dark shade lipsticks have heavy metals in them.
Cupid is the rarest of all lip forms. Cupid has a powerful, youthful appearance, and is very prominent in pre-adolescent females. Due to the natural growth process in a female's lips, the fullness of the lips fill in the middle first, then the sides.
Despite the perception that pink lips are healthy, there is no evidence that they are healthier than any other lip color. The exception to this is if a person normally has pink lips, and they change color. Healthy lips are typically: free from cracks and sores.
Apply a layer of petroleum Jelly to your lips before going to sleep every day. The jelly will dissolve any un-welcome pigmentation and over a few weeks' time you will notice soft, smooth and naturally pink lips. Wipe off jelly in the morning and go about your day.
How long does a lip stain last for? It should last at least eight to 12 hours; however, if you do a lot of eating or drinking, it may fade slightly or need a little bit of reapplication.
Want to know what is lip tint used for!? Lip and cheek tints not only adds colour and shine to your lips but also add a beautiful rosy touch to your cheeks. Since it's multipurpose, it also reduces the number of makeup products in your handbag.
First, apply a lip balm or some sort of moisturizer on your lips before using a lip tint. This will make your lips softer so that the liquid lip tint doesn't dry as quickly. Second, to avoid overdoing a lip tint and ending up with a “fake” look, apply it only onto your lower lip and press your lips together.
Lip stains are ideal for overnight dates 'cause they soak into your skin vs. sitting on top of it, so you don't end ups with lipstick all over the place.