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How to avoid lip darkening

Many women suffer from darkening of lips caused by coffee and tea consumption, smoking, sun exposure, habitual lip licking and lipstick allergies. Lips are one of the most exposed areas of the skin, yet they have an extremely thin outer layer and few sebaceous glands. That’s why lips can darken over years of neglect or through the practice of bad habits.

However, dark lips can be avoided. Just keep in mind a few pointers to maintain red, well-moisturized and healthy lips.

To care for lips, avoid licking them as this can lead to dry, cracked and painful lips. As the saliva on your lips evaporates, it takes your lips’ natural moisture with it. Lips don’t have oil glands and natural moisture can even be scarce, to begin with.

Remember not to gnaw or nibble the skin on the surface of your lips. The skin will never have a chance to heal if you chew on it. This can be a very hard habit to break but well worth the effort.

Stay away from lipsticks that are long-lasting as these can dry out lips. Look for creamy formulations instead. Cut down also on your coffee, tea and smoking as these not only darken lips but also dehydrate them by robbing your lips of moisture.

If you already have dark lips, the good news is that Godiva has recently come up with a product to specifically bring back the brightness of your dull, dark lips – Godiva Lightening Lip Gloss!

Godiva Lightening Lip Gloss is the first and only lip gloss that lightens dark lips, giving it a reddish, kissable tinge. The secret is in its main ingredient licorice extract, a proven safe and effective lightener that transforms your lips from dark to red-tinged. Plus Bioactive Vitamin C to boost whitening power.

It even moisturizes dry, parched lips for that perfect pout – especially if you are prone to cracking or drying. Moreover, scents and preservatives in lip products are also the culprits for lip darkening. Godiva Lightening Lip Gloss, however, is preservative-free and fragrance-free, so lips are protected from darkening. To order now, click here.

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