Have dry and dark lips. What can I do to look natural?

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I have dry and dark lips , can I do something to make them look natural again , I don't smoke .i want to restore the natural colour again .

Posted Fri, 27 Sep 2013 in Skin Hair and Nails

Answered by Dr. Rahul Kumar 31 minutes later

Brief Answer:
skin lightening cream

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
Dark lips are inherent and difficult to treat.

There are various modalities but the result is not that great.

However you can give a trial.

Use a mild depigmenting agent like melaglow in night.
In morning you can apply a mild steroid like mometasone cream.
Later in the day use lip balms, containing sunscreen.

Peels are also a good option.

You can go for milder peels like lactic acid, once a month.

Also take an antioxidant capsule daily.

Let me know if you have any other doubts.

Thank you

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Follow-up: Have dry and dark lips. What can I do to look natural? 4 minutes later

Which are the best lip balms to use ? Can u name some companies ?

Answered by Dr. Rahul Kumar 3 minutes later

Brief Answer:
Vaseline, nivea and himalaya

Detailed Answer:
Vaseline, nivea and himalaya has lip balms with spf.
Even other companies must be having.

Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by

Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar