We all want to have pink lips that are soft to the touch, right? But more often than not, you end up covering them with lipstick just to hide your dark, pigmented lips. It's true ? We understand. Dark lips can be a real burden, especially on special occasions or on a date when you want to look your best.

Well, it is possible to bring out your real lips, without the layers of lipstick. You wonder how? Keep reading, because we give you all the causes of this problem and the solutions in this article.

What are the causes of dark lips?

Lifestyle reasons behind dark lips

One of the most common causes of dark lips is smoking. Dark lips are also caused by hyperpigmentation [1], when the skin produces excess melanin. Lip hyperpigmentation can be due to dehydration or even excessive coffee consumption.

Prolonged sun exposure or an allergy to chemicals in lipsticks or toothpaste (fluoride) can also cause dark lips.

How to lighten your dark lips?

1. Hydrate your lips with the French Kissy balm

Indeed, regardless of the reasons for which your lips are dark (tobacco consumption, use of stripping products, or even genetic reasons), with the French Kissy balm , your lips will find a harmonious and unified color.



Using a lip balm, preferably with a high SPF, can also help lighten dark lips. Lip balms also keep lips hydrated, preventing them from darkening further. Use a lip balm as soon as you feel your lips are getting dry. You can use it several times a day.

Scrub your lips:

To lighten the color of your lips, you can rub them gently with an exfoliant.

The iconic FRENCH KISSY balm available in an ultra-soft lip scrub ; gently smoothes, refines and embellishes the lips.

Our sugar-rich formula leaves lips and their contours hydrated, nourished and more pleasant to the touch.

Enriched with sugar micro-crystals, its delicious texture melts on contact with the lips for an ultra-fine and delicate exfoliating action.

Pink Lips - Do's and Don'ts

1. Diet

Avoid consuming too much caffeine, either through coffee or caffeinated beverages. They also dehydrate you, which can lead to hyperpigmentation. Include water-rich foods like melons and cucumbers in your diet.

2. Avoid smoking

Along with all the health issues that smoking can cause, dark lips are also one of the most significant visible damages caused by cigarette smoking. Reduce the number of cigarettes you smoke or quit completely.

3. Hydration

Drinking water and staying hydrated at all times helps prevent and reverse the process of darkening lips. Lack of water can impact blood flow to your lips and cause them to darken.

4. Choose the right lip cosmetics

Be careful when choosing lipsticks, glosses or even lip balms. This is because some of the chemicals in lipsticks can make lips look darker. Play it safe and opt for trusted brands or ones that use lots of natural ingredients.

5. Always remove makeup before sleeping

If you regularly wear makeup, never lie on the pillow before taking it off. Make a point of removing it completely and washing your face of any remaining traces. The chemical residues in color cosmetics can affect the skin and over time darken the lips.

6. Change your toothpaste

If you suspect the fluoride in your toothpaste is causing your dark lips, you may want to consider switching brands to one that uses more natural ingredients and fewer chemicals.