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How long does the volumizing effect of a Zingiber officinale‐based lip plumper last?
Author(s) -
Mazzarello V.,
Solinas G.,
Bandiera P.,
Pomponi V.,
Piu G.,
Ferrari M.,
Montella A.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
international journal of cosmetic science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.532
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 1468-2494
pISSN - 0142-5463
DOI - 10.1111/ics.12383
Subject(s) - medicine , volume (thermodynamics) , scanning electron microscope , dentistry , materials science , composite material , physics , quantum mechanics
Objective Lip plumpers should enhance lip volume. It has been shown that no noticeable result was obtained after long term use of these products. The present study has been carried out to assess lip plumpers’ short term effectiveness within 2 h from application. Methods Effectiveness was assessed using non‐invasive techniques. The effect on vascularisation was analyzed with the Mexameter MX 16 ® , and the volume enhancing effect was assessed by anthropometric measures and profilometry analysis from 3D scanning electron microscope ( SEM ) images using Alicona's MEX software. Sixty female volunteers were recruited for the study and the measurements were taken 15, 30, 60, 90 and 120 min after product application. Results Product application produced a statistically significant increase of lip vascularisation during the first 15 min, which stayed unchanged until the 30th min, then decreased in intensity. The volumizing effect was revealed by 3D profilometry analysis only, not by anthropological measurements. The use of 3D SEM images showed an increase of 0.50 mm in the protrusion of the lip vermilion ( MHP parameter) during the first 15 min from product application. Conclusion Results suggest that the lip plumper temporarily enhances vasodilation and increases lip volume.