15 July 2020

DARK LIPS

CAUSES

  • Hereditary

  • Smoking

  • Cosmetics

  • Sun exposure

  • Licking and smacking lips all the time

  • Dehydration

  • Pregnancy – due to hormonal changes

  • Medication

  • Vitamin B12 and iron deficiency

WHAT TO DO ?

  • Quit smoking

  • Stop lip licking

  • Avoid long wear lip sticks

  • Remove lip stick before bed using almond oil, olive oil or make up remover

HOW YOUR DOCTOR CAN HELP ?

  • Your doctor can suggest you lip balms with sunscreen.

  • Can suggest you treatments like chemical peels and Q switched laser.