The Aculon treatments result in a functionalized surface that is highly oleophobic. As can be seen from the graph below a treated parts is 8 times more oil repellent than an untreated part where oil would easily wick across the surface.
The skin of the lip forms the border between the exterior skin of the face, and the interior mucous membrane of the inside of the mouth. The lip skin is not hairy and does not have sweat glands. Therefore it does not have the usual protection layer of sweat and body oils which keep the skin smooth, inhibit pathogens, and regulate warmth.
Green Skin Color above the Lip. When the color above the mouth is green, it suggests a challenged liver and digestion according to Chinese 5-Element medicine. We see this in the two following photos. Although the color is subtle on this 18-year old woman, sheâd described her biggest issue as ââ¦green skin around the mouth.