- Human lips are unique. According to LiveScience, humans are the only creatures that have such a distinct border between the pinkish, reddish parts and the surrounding skin, called the "vermilion border."
- You pucker up by tightening the orbicularis oris muscle, a set of four independent quadrants of muscles that interlace the mouth.
- Oh, and puckering up takes 2 muscles. French kissing takes 34 muscles.
- Lips don't sweat. They don't have any sweat glands, which is one of the reasons they can dry out so quickly.
- Blood red lips is an appropriate saying. Lip skin is thinner than else where on the body. There are only three to five layers of skin. Most areas have up to 16. Because it's thinner, its easier to see the blood vessels. And the skin gets thinner with age.
- Your fingertips are extremely sensitive - but lips are the most sensitive part of the body.
- Movie kisses have been around since the beginning. The Edison Company made the 30 second long film The May Irwin-John C. Rice Kiss in 1896.
- Lip
gloss was invented to make lips look moist for the movies. It was developed by Max Factor in 1930.
- Good lip balms with a wax base provide a waterproof barrier that keeps your internal moisture from evaporating. It's especially needed on cold, dry, or windy days. Naturally Celtic Chairde Creations has a fine selection for you to choose from.
- Lips sunburn more easily because they don't contain melanin, the skin pigment that helps protect your skin against UV rays.
- Don't lick your lips! The enzymes in saliva will break down your lips the same way they start to breakdown your food, cause cracking and dryness.
Celebrate Lip Appreciation Day and take some time to give your lips a little TLC. Even it's just to give a little whistle!
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