Lips Appreciation Day

 

Lips Appreciation Day is observed on 16 March every year. It’s the only day in the year dedicated to appreciating the lips — an attractive part of the face. Did you know that lips come in different shapes, structures, and sizes? Not only do they protect our teeth from the elements, but the lips also form an important part of our smiles, pouts, smacks, and other facial expressions. That’s not all, lips are also essential in eating and drinking. On Lips Appreciation Day, don’t forget to show your lips some appreciation and good care lips to make them more attractive.

The History of Lips Appreciation Day

Thomas and Ruth Roy of Wellcat Holiday established Lips Appreciation Day. Although the intention behind the establishment of this day is self-evident—to acknowledge the beauty of the lips as a facial feature—the exact year in which this appreciation day was initially observed is unknown.

The lips, which are evident on the faces of many mammals, including humans, are an essential component of the visage. The human lips are the two delicate, fleshy pleats that encircle the mouth and provide coverage for the teeth. They can be thin, thick, pouty, or plump. In addition to functioning for feeding, sucking, whistling, and the articulation of speech and sound, the lips are inherently mobile. The lips, being an especially sensitive and pinkish sensory organ in humans, are fundamental components of facial expressions such as pouting, grimacing, beaming, and grunting. The lips, by their flexibility, are also employed for intimate and erogenous activities such as kissing.

The cellular structure of the skin on the lips consists of three to five layers and is notably more delicate than the skin of the rest of the face. Due to the absence of a protective barrier present on the face as a whole, the lips become more susceptible to chapping and dryness, particularly in extremely hot temperatures. Due to their greater susceptibility, the lips may experience a tenfold reduction in hydration loss compared to all other facial areas. Maintaining the lips hydrated and alluring necessitates the application of extraordinary, meticulous attention to detail. There are currently a plethora of aesthetic products available for lip care and balm protection. Lipsticks, lip balms, and moisturizing lotions are a few examples.