14 Amusing Historical Facts About Lipstick
A royal cosmetic that was seriously outlawed
If you have ever smeared on a bright shade of lipstick, you know the power that a tiny little tube can hold. But most people have no idea that this one little cosmetic has a long and storied history full of baggage, power, criminal activity, and women’s liberation.
Lipstick history dates back thousands of years to ancient lipstick made from an unfortunate combo of crushed gemstones and lead. Today, we are going to explore the history of lipstick.
I am sure, the ladies will absolutely adore the fact that they can wear lipstick anytime and anywhere they want, after reading its evolution history.
1. Queen Elizabeth I caked on a half-inch of lip rouge to protect her health
Elizabeth I was literally obsessed with a bold red lip. The queen coated her lips half an inch of lip paint. Yes, you read that right, a half-inch. At least it probably stayed on after she had dinner, right?
Elizabeth, known as the Virgin Queen, believed the lipstick had healing powers and could ward off fatality. Ironically, Elizabeth’s lipstick actually included a harmful ingredient, white lead, which slowly poisoned her. At least she looked chic for her…
