5 Effective Ways To Use Malai To Lighten Your Lips

By Yashika Goel
18 Mar 2025, 14:00 IST

Do you have dark and pigmented lips? Malai is made from milk and rich in lactic acid. It is a natural exfoliant that helps remove dead skin cells from the lips. It helps reduce pigmentation and keeps your lips hydrated. Tap to read the effective ways!

Malai and lemon juice

Mix a few drops of lemon juice with a tablespoon of malai. Apply it to your lips for 10 minutes and wash it off with lukewarm water.

Malai and turmeric

Add a pinch of turmeric powder to malai. Use this to massage your lips for 5-7 minutes, and wash it off. It helps lighten pigmented lips.

Malai and honey

Combine equal parts of mali and honey. Use this to massage your lips and leave it overnight. It helps keep lips hydrated.

Malai and sugar

Mix half a teaspoon of sugar with a tablespoon of malai. Use this to gently exfoliate your lips and wash it off after five minutes.

Malai and rosewater

Combine equal parts of rosewater and malai. Apply this to your lip for 5-7 minutes and rinse with normal water.

Benefits of malai for lips

Malai or milk cream helps keep your lips soft and pink. It helps repair damaged skin and reduces blackness or hyperpigmentation.

Information credits

This information is taken from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). However, it is always advisable to do a proper patch test before applying it directly to your lips.