News India Live, Digital Desk: Lips play an important role in facial beauty, but often due to sunlight, dehydration or use of wrong cosmetics, the skin around the lips starts darkening. This is called ‘Perioral Hyperpigmentation’. If you are also troubled by these dark circles and do not want to spend money on expensive treatments, then these 4 natural things present in the kitchen can be useful to you. 1. Magic of Lemon & Honey: Lemon is a natural bleaching agent that clears the skin tone, while honey keeps the skin moisturized. How to use: Mix one teaspoon honey in half teaspoon lemon juice. Apply it around the lips and leave it for 10-15 minutes and then wash it with lukewarm water. By doing this 3 times a week, the difference will be clearly visible.2. Potato Juice: Potato contains an enzyme called ‘Catecholase’ which is a panacea in reducing dark spots and pigmentation. How to use: Grate a potato and extract its juice. Apply it on the affected area with the help of cotton ball. Wash with cold water after 20 minutes. It is safe even for sensitive skin.3. Gram Flour & Turmeric Scrub: Mixture of gram flour and turmeric is the oldest and trusted remedy to remove dead skin. How to use: Mix a pinch of turmeric and a little raw milk in one spoon of gram flour and make a paste. Apply it around the lips and scrub with light hands and wash after it dries. Anti-bacterial properties of turmeric keep the skin healthy.4. Aloe Vera Gel: Aloe vera contains ‘aloin’ which helps in reducing melanin levels. How to use: Apply fresh aloe vera gel around the lips before sleeping at night. Leave it overnight and wash it in the morning. This will not only remove blackness but will also keep the skin hydrated. Some important precautions to prevent blackness: Use of sunscreen: Before leaving the house, apply sunscreen on the face as well as around the lips. Adequate intake of water: Due to lack of water in the body, lips start turning black, so drink at least 8-10 glasses of water a day. Chemical free products: Avoid using lip balms or creams with excessive fragrance or chemicals.