There is no real way to change the actual color of your lips if they are naturally dark. All people do not have pink lips — pink lips are just another beauty myth like a number of hair and skin myths, and the color of the lips is as varied as skin color itself. In fact, the lips contain the skin pigment melanin, just like any part of the body. In dark people, the lips contain more melanin, and therefore the red or pink color, which is actually the blood in the blood vessels in the lips, is not as noticeable or prominent. If your lips have suddenly turned dark and do not return to normal within a couple of weeks, this might be due to some underlying health problem, so you should visit a doctor for a check up. However, if your lips have always been dark, there is nothing to worry about and you should stop paying so much attention to their color.
Beyond this, a few general practices can help your lips stay healthy and prevent them from darkening further. It is great that you don't smoke, but you should try cutting down on tea and coffee as well, and see if there is any difference. In addition, you can use a lipstick with sunscreen, and if your lips are dry, apply a few drops of glycerin or a thin layer of petroleum jelly.
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5:52 PM on November 06, 2008