JMDSJournal of Medicines Development Sciences2382-63632382-6371Bio-Byword Scientific Publishing Pty. Ltd.10.26689/JMDS.v11i3.16014ArticleApplication Status and Research Progress of Natural Pigments from Traditional Chinese Medicinal Herbs in Modern Lip Preparationshttps://artdesignp.com/journal/JMDS/11/3/10.26689/JMDS.v11i3.16014WuZhaorui,ShiWenhua,WangXue,MaShaoqin,ShiQingyu20261132026-09-16Herbal natural pigments represent a promising direction for modern cosmetic development. Typical medicinal plants such as Arnebia euchroma, Carthamus tinctorius and Curcuma longa possess diversified chromogenic components and biological activities, making them favorable colorants for lip preparations. This article reviews the sources, processing techniques and current applications of TCM pigments in lip cosmetics, and summarizes existing limitations including poor photothermal stability, unsatisfactory formula compatibility and incomplete quality evaluation systems. Future research will focus on green extraction, stabilization improvement and standardized quality control, aiming to provide technical references for the further development and industrial application of herbal pigments in modern lip products.Traditional Chinese medicine, Natural pigments, Herbal resources, Lip preparations, Lipsticks

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