By Jasreet Kaur24, Sep 2024 05:40 PMjagranjosh.com
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Lipstick has been used for centuries to color lips. It began in ancient times and has since become a popular beauty product worldwide. Tap to read when was lipstick first made?
Ancient Origins
Lipstick can be traced back to ancient Sumer around 3500 BCE, where both men and women used crushed gemstones to decorate their lips.
Cleopatra's Influence
The Egyptian queen Cleopatra was famous for using a blend of carmine beetles and ants to create a red lipstick, influencing trends in ancient Egypt.
Middle Ages Ban
Lipstick was banned by the Church in Europe during the Middle Ages as it was associated with witchcraft and immorality.
Renaissance Revival
In the Renaissance era, lipstick made a comeback, especially among the upper classes, symbolizing beauty and status.
First Commercial Lipstick
In the late 19th century, the first commercial lipstick was sold by Guerlain in France, wrapped in silk paper, marking the start of modern lipstick.
Mass Production
By the early 20th century, lipstick became widely available, with companies like Max Factor and Revlon popularizing it across Hollywood and the world.