Human Lip Vermilion: Physiology and Age-Related Changes

April 2024 in “ Journal of cosmetic dermatology ”

Jin Shang, Xiaoyue Feng, Yong Chen, Zhao Gu, Y King Liu

Studysummary In this literature review, the authors explored the physiological characteristics and age-related changes of the human lip vermilion, highlighting its unique structure and how these insights can aid future development of lip care products. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.

The human lip vermilion, or red lip, has unique physiological characteristics that change with age, impacting quality of life and attracting cosmetic research interest. This article reviews existing literature from databases like Google Scholar, Web of Science, and PubMed, highlighting the need for further research to innovate lip care products and reach a consensus on these age-related changes.

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