Lipstick Is More Than a Symbol of Femininity
It’s a form of self-care
Lipstick has as many meanings as women have worn it throughout history.
And not all of them are frivolous.
It’s true that in many eras and places it played a part in repression, shame or margination. It’s also been a symbol of sexualization and objectification of women. At the same time, something we have used as a weapon to achieve progress, empowerment and self-confidence.
Hell, it’s even been used to piss Hitler off!
As much as I love the fascinating stories behind lipstick, I’m not here today to talk about how it evolved over the ages. I could do that for months.
I want to talk about how it made me evolve and pick-up my pieces when I needed it.
How it helped me stay strong and become the confident woman I am today.
When I think of lipstick, I think of self-care.
I don’t even remember when was the first time I ever used lipstick.
It must have been when I was very young. I recall some vague memories of using my grandma’s bidet as a prop to reach her cosmetics cabinet.
I would then steal her lipstick and any other makeup and play with it in the bathroom until someone dragged…
