Q&A for How to Lighten Dark Upper Lips

I have the same problem and I apply eyeshadow that is a perfect match to my skin tone to the area, then I wear something bright and colorful, whether it's makeup, clothes, or a necklace, etc. If it pops, no one will even notice your flaws. Stuff like that is always much more obvious to you than it is to other people anyway.

It might not disappear in one day, but you can apply calamine lotion or mix a teaspoon of honey with a teaspoon of lemon juice and apply it for an hour -- or you can use Pond's Spot-less Cream.

The methods listed here will work on the skin as well.

It will probably take a few weeks. Mix honey with lemon juice, as it is a good moisturizer.

You probably won't be able to remove them in 3-4 days, as these methods take a few weeks. Remember to drink water often rather than soft drinks/tea and keep your lips moisturized.

No, but coconut oil is a great lip moisturizer. You can, however, add some sugar and a little lemon juice to it to make a lip scrub, which could help lighten your lips.

To get rid of swelling, put a metal spoon in your freezer for 10 - 20 minutes, then take it out and put it on your lips. The cold will help the swelling to go down. Do this 2 - 3 times.

The acid in lemon may irritate your skin, causing pores to open. To close them, try a honey mask. Just apply a thin coating of raw honey to the area where your pores are visible and leave it on overnight.

12 hours is not enough time to see results.

Yes, potato does work. However it is not as strong as lemon, and results may take longer to achieve. If you have sensitive skin, potato is a good alternative to lemon. Make sure that the potato is raw and rub onto upper lip area for a few minutes and allow to dry. Wash off after 10 to 15 minutes.

Yes, but it might not help in turning the lips pink. It can be super beneficial though.

The fastest ways to lighten lips is to exfoliate by using your toothbrush. Do this at least 3-4 times a week for light, soft lips.

Mix lemon juice, glycerin, rose water, vitamin E oil, almond oil, fresh strawberry pulp, and a little bit of shea butter, and apply at night for fast results.

It depends on how much time and effort you put into it. Spend half an hour every day moisturizing and treating your lips with these remedies and you might just get your perfect lips in a week or two.

Follow the instructions listed in the article above.

A few hours is not enough time to get rid of dark lips naturally. Natural remedies take time and last longer.

It can darken if you wax frequently. Reduce it to once a month or at most twice. After waxing, sprinkle salt on an ice cube and rub it on the waxed area. This will suppress your hair growth.

Usually, between three and six months, it varies from person to person.

Not really. Pink lip balm will not add any color to the lips, but a pinkish toned lipstick or lip tint will get the job done.

Follow the instructions listed in the article above, as it will work well for dark lips.

No, it won't unless you have marks or sensitivity on your lips.

It's really a trial and error process. Anything with lemon is worth trying.

Everyone's hair grows at different rates. You can look into laser hair removal for a more long-term solution.

These methods will hopefully help! Make a mask of honey and lemon juice. Apply it to your lips for fifteen minutes to lighten and soften your pout.

Check out wikiHow to Get Rid of Brown Spots Using Home Remedies and Naturally Whiten Skin at Home for some tips and find which work best for you.

Most likely. It depends on your skin. It's good that you're dedicated to this procedure, but take caution. Don't use these methods excessively and moisturize frequently.

I would say that laser hair removal is your best bet for a long-term solution. But waxing it and then taking lemon juice mixed with flour can really help as well.

Yes, but it will take a longer time. Even orange juice squeezed directly from the orange still has a lower quantity of citric acid than lemon or lime juice does.

To get rid of your upper lip hair, you could wax or thread it, depending on your preference (never shave). Neither of these results will be permanent, but through waxing, over time the growth of your hair could reduce. You could also bleach the hair to lighten it and make it seem less noticeable. To do this naturally, use a mixture of lemon and honey. If you want to permanently reduce your upper lip hair, consider getting a laser treatment done; however, these can be a bit expensive, so you may have to check if you can afford it.

If they are scars they can't go away. If they are dark spots, and you want them to be the same color, just apply a lip lightener on them.