Why Do We Have 'Kiss Cuts' on Our Lips?

Kiss cuts are little red marks on your lips from someone else’s lips. When you kiss, their lips push against yours, and if they’re a bit dry or have rough skin, it can leave tiny marks that look like little bites. These marks fade quickly, but sometimes people notice them because they think about the person who left them.

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Examples

  1. A tiny red mark appears on your lip after a kiss from your friend.
  2. Your crush leaves little red bites on your lips during their first kiss.
  3. You notice small red marks left behind by a quick peck.

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