title: Lip cosmetics.
abstract: Throughout the centuries, the beauty of lips has been extolled by poets, and painters; and people in many different cultures decorate their lips. Modern cosmetics are designed not only to beautify the lips but also to moisturize and protect them from environmental hazards. Familiarity with the ingredients used in lip cosmetics is essential to recognizing and diagnosing the adverse reactions that are associated with these products.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Stanford University School of Medicine, California, USA. engasser@yahoo.com
authors.forename: P G
authors.initials: PG
authors.lastname: Engasser
mesh_terms: D000485:Allergens / Q000009:adverse effects; D002613:Cheilitis / Q000139:chemically induced; D004396:Coloring Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003358:Cosmetics / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000737:chemistry / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004643:Emollients / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008046:Lip / Q000187:drug effects; D014885:Waxes / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000485:Allergens; D004396:Coloring Agents; D003358:Cosmetics; D004643:Emollients; D014885:Waxes