Q: What are the causes of dark lips?
A: Dark lips are very common here. They can be caused by several factors.
Lip hyperpigmentation is usually caused by sun exposure. This in fact is one of the most common causes of dark lips. Sunlight can trigger the body to produce more melanin. As a result, the skin and lips can turn darker.
Another common cause of dark lips is smoking. The nicotine and benzopyrene content in tobacco smoke can encourage the body to produce melanin, which can then cause lips to turn black. These changes occur gradually over time and the intensity of the smoking habit.
Some medical conditions and allergies can also cause dark lips. For example, using low quality lipsticks can also darken the lips. Other conditions like habitual lip licking, pregnancy and allergy to certain medicines are some of the causes of darkened lips.
Do you know that if your body lacks fluid intake, your lips will likely turn black?
Dry lips eventually become chapped and eventually turn black. Therefore, make sure to always meet your body’s fluid needs by drinking at least eight glasses of water per day.
But you must watch out for caffeinated drinks. Caffeinated drinks like coffee can have a diuretic effect that makes you urinate more often, causing your body to become dehydrated. When the body is dehydrated, the lips will turn dry, chapped, and appear black.
To overcome dark lip, you may need to regularly exfoliate your lips two to three times a week before going to bed at night.
In addition, use a lip balm that contains SPF every time you leave the house. Treat your lips like you would treat facial skin. Also, drink enough water to keep the body and lips well hydrated.
Finally, don’t forget your monthly Lip Lightening Laser appt with us to maintain healthy bright pink lips 
