What is Lipstick Made of and it’s History?
Exploring all Secrets of how Lipstick is Made A common myth about natural lipstick is that you need to sacrifice color payoff, vibrancy, or staying power for safer ingredients. WRONG: the proof is in the pigments. Sure, anyone can add shea butter or vitamin E to lipstick. But the pigments are where most brands lose any chance for a ‘natural’ lipstick formula. A History of Lipstick Since the 1950s, lipstick has been a beauty staple for the modern woman. However, the real history of this small and mighty cosmetic accessory dates back centuries earlier. It all started with Islamic chemist and cosmetologist Abu al-Qasim al-Zahrawi, who crafted the first molded form of lip color. Centuries later, Queen Elizabeth I immortalized the image of coloring one’s lips. Her stark white face and bold, red lips led to a brief red lip color trend in the 16th century. At that time, lipstick was made from a blend of beeswax, which the Chinese used some 1000 years earlier to protect their delicat