Lipstick. Origin and composition

The first in the history of humanity, lips began to paint Egyptians. Then the lipstick was made from red choruses and iron oxides. In the form in which it is known to us today, lipstick has been produced since 1903. The most popular cosmetic product in the tube was started by GUERLAIN.

The color of the lips gives out the features of our character: red is preferred by life-loving women, pink is tender and romantic, orange-red is bold and extravagant, pearl shades are risky and successful. However, the brighter the lipstick, the more carefully and carefully it needs to be applied. This is the golden rule.

Lipstick is made on the basis of oils, mastics (lanolin) and dyes (mainly synthetic). The proportions of these parts determine its properties. Matte creamy lipsticks contain the highest proportion of dyes (up to 10%), so they are stable and lie evenly. Pearls contain a lot of lanolin and synthetic mica. Gloss cream includes about 45% of lanolin. It can be applied over ordinary lipstick. Lip gloss contains a minimum proportion of dyes and much higher - oils. To paint lips it is necessary correctly.

Step 1. Cover your lips with a moisturizing balm, giving them elasticity and eliminating possible peeling.

Step 2. Using a sponge, lightly brush the lips with a tonal base. In this case, the lipstick will be distributed evenly and will last much longer on the lips.

Step 3. Gently draw a line of lips with a contour pencil. Start with "V" on the upper lip, then draw the lines to the corners. On the lower lip one can keep one non-breaking line from one corner to the other.

Step 4. Lip the lip inside the contour with lipstick using a special brush. Take on it paint in small portions, distribute evenly from the middle with the corners.

Step 5. Blot excess lipstick with a paper towel.

To make the lips matte, they put a napkin in one layer and powder. To lipstick does not leave traces, it is necessary to use a contour pencil. For these purposes, also use a special fat-free lipstick or lipstick.

Persistent lipstick lasts up to 12 hours, and super-resistant - up to 24, without requiring tinting. On the one hand, it is convenient. On the other hand, these lipsticks cause a feeling of tightness of the lips and discomfort from the film forming on the lips. This lipstick is removed only by special means, which contain rather aggressive ingredients.

You can not use this cosmetics every day, so as not to overdry the skin of your lips. It includes lanolin, oils, UV filters, plant extracts (these are useful components), as well as petroleum products, wax and active coloring pigments. The color is fixed with silicone oil, from which the manufacturers of natural cosmetics refused.

More expensive and high-quality products contain less harmful substances (for example, lipstick Loreal, Revlon, Isa Dora, Colorstay), however it is necessary to understand that the feature of the product requires the inclusion of ingredients that will not only provide persistent color to your lips but will On your skin and negative impact.