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How can I get pink lips at home?

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Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.

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Exfoliating lips is a great way to bring out their natural pinkness. Mix a small amount of brown sugar and olive oil, rub the mixture over the entire surface of your lips in gentle circular motions, then rinse your lips.

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How do you get rid of black lips?

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A mixture of lemon juice and honey will lighten your lips naturally. Apply it a few times a week; you'll begin to notice a lightening effect after 2-3 applications.

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Can you use coconut oil for dry lips?

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Coconut oil is great for lips because it forms a protective barrier over them instead of getting completely absorbed by the skin. This helps lock in their natural moisture and means that you don't need to reapply constantly.

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How do I make my lips red?

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Beetroot powder is a highly pigmented and very pretty natural red. You can mix some with your favorite lip balm to make a natural and effective skin tint.

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Can I use beet juice?

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Yes. Beet juice is very good for the lips .Just spread a little lip balm on the lips after using it.

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Can I mix Kool-Aid powder and coconut oil?

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The oil will dilute the Kool-Aid and make it harder to apply with your finger. I suggest you don't, but if you want, use a tooth brush (new and clean) to apply the liquid onto your lips, and seal it off with a Chapstick to contain it. Don't use a lot!

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How can I make make my lips pink?

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Use turmeric and milk paste on your lips for five minutes, wash it off, and moisturize your lips.

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Can I apply Himalayan lip balm?

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Yes it is totally safe for use.

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My upper lip is quite dark. How do I make it pink like my bottom lip?

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Upper lips are naturally darker compared to the bottom lip, and this is totally normal. If you would still like to change it, try applying lipstick. If the lipstick color is uneven because of differences in the base, try applying concealer to the lips and then add the color on top.

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How can I apply lipstick for smokers' lips?

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Start with a waxy lipliner which prevents the lipstick from "bleeding" into wrinkles around the mouth. Then, fill in with whatever lipstick you prefer.

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Can I use lipstick that says "medicated" on it?

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Yes, you can. Medicated lipstick has a special formula to protect your lips.

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How do I make my lips thinner?

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Try to make other features, eyes, eyebrows etc, stand out more. Don't wear bright lipsticks. If you wear lip balm, gently dust over with powder to get matte lips, which won't stand out as much.

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Can I use ghee to brighten lips?

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That would make your lips appear glossier and exfoliated but it won't make them look red. It's also not the most enjoyable flavor on the lips all day.

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Which lip balm is good for both winter and summer?

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Softlips lip balm, because it works as a sunscreen in the summer but also moisturizes your lips in the winter.

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Can I use honey with Vaseline?

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Sure. Honey is also rich with bleaching agents that generally remove the darkness of the lip skin, so if you want your lips to also be slightly redder, honey and Vaseline would be a great idea!

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Can I mix cinnamon with honey and sugar?

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Yes, however, the cinnamon could burn or cause irritation. Always swatch it on your skin first.

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Is vitamin E strawberry-flavored lip balm is good for my lips?

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The flavor doesn't matter as long as the base (the balm itself) is good. Vitamin E is good for skin.

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Does applying honey make my lips red?

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No, but it might give you a nice gloss. You can mix it with cinnamon and sugar for a nice lip scrub to get the blood going -- this can make your lips red and fuller.

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I'm Indian. How can I make my lips natural and attractive to people?

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Use red lipsticks and a good lip balm. This will help your lips stand out more. You can also make a lip mask out of honey and lemon juice.

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How many days should I do this?

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It is best to repeat this procedure until your desired results show. Do it until the redness increases, or your lips are smooth. Caution should still be taken, because too much scrubbing or adding damaging products could just make them more dry and dark.

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Is it good to apply glycerin on lips?

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Yes, glycerin is a moisturizer and it will make your lips soft.

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How can I make my lips red naturally?

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Gently bite your lips to draw blood to the area.

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How can I apply perfectly dark red lipstick?

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First, use lip liner to outline your lips so you have a perfectly straight line. Then, fill in the rest of the mouth using a lip brush.

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Can lip treatment help me to get natural-colored lips in the long term?

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Semi-permanent and permanent makeup treatments are long-term, but a lip mask, lipstick, and lip stains aren't as long-lasting.

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Will wearing lip balm reduce the natural redness of my lips?

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No, wearing lip balm will not reduce the redness of your lips. If you'd like to enhance the red color of your lips, try a tinted lip balm.

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Can I make my lips red by creating a mixture by using sugar, honey and red food coloring?

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You can, but that would be simply staining your lips. The effect would go away after a day or so.

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How much time will it take to get results?

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It depends on how frequently you do this, and on your own body's reaction to it.

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What else I can use if I don't have honey or olive oil?

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If you want to use oil, you can try coconut oil which makes your lips healthier. It is also good for your hair and skin.

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Can I use brown sugar and coconut oil to make my lips red?

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Brown sugar and coconut oil will not color your lips, but it will soften them. If you want color, try adding a few drops of red food coloring into the mixture and stir well.

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Can I use a mixture of bleaching pomade and paste?

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No, do not put any sort of bleach on your skin! The bleach wrecks your skin, and destroying your skin is not worth any type of beauty.

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