AAD In Brief
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Revlon lipstick research: Regular use of a lipstick can have a beneficial effect on cheilosis, Stanley Levy et al., Revlon Research Center, conclude in a poster study presented at American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting in San Francisco March 21-26. Researchers evaluated twice daily application of cosmetic lip product for four weeks on 28 female lipstick users ages 19-57. "Statistically significant improvements" in fine lines, scaling and fissuring and overall lip appearance seen at four weeks, researchers note. However, coarse lines were not improved, Levy et al. add. Revlon also presented research on Almay Lip Vitality and its ability to improve signs of cheilosis. Lip Vitality Smoothing Lipcolor with Kinetin debuted in July (1"The Rose Sheet" April 29, 2002, Marketing In Brief)...
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