Use a cleanser that is free of fragrance so you don’t irritate your lips.

You can purchase bleaching creams at most beauty supply stores. Wash your hands after applying the bleaching cream.

Do not leave bleaching cream on for longer than 12 hours. Bleaching cream can damage your lips. Make sure your bleaching cream does not contain more than 2% of its active ingredient. Anything more will be too harsh for your lips.

Your lips may be more sensitive to sunlight when you use bleaching cream. Wear sunscreen on your lips anytime you are outdoors for an extended period of time.

KTP lasers are not usually used on people with darker skin tones, since the lasers target dark skin cells.

KTP lasers do not usually leave scars or bruises.

Drink extra water after exercising or sweating heavily.

Consider using a straw to drink coffee to avoid staining your lips.

Use lip balms that do not have scents to avoid irritating your lips further.