The dead and dry skin cells that accumulate on your lips will make them look paler than they look. In order to restore your lips to their natural red color, you have to peel your lips to remove these dead cells until the new skin appears below. Of sugar, by mixing a teaspoon of sugar, a small teaspoon of honey or olive oil, and backing your lips with this mixture in a circular motion, wash it with water, and repeat the process until you get rid of dead skin cells.