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I share in the Photos of the Readers of La Vanguardia this photographic report on the use of lipstick, very feminine, now that it has recently been known that it was already used in ancient times. If we now give kisses with carmine, there are some that are more eternal, since it turns out that this cosmetic was already used 4,000 years ago.
We knew that the women of Classical Greece and ancient Egypt already used primitive lipsticks that they created from waxes and natural pigments, but the oldest and most rudimentary lipstick known was made in Iran 4,000 years ago, according to research whose results have been published in Scientific Reports magazine.
Now, the true lipstick revolution came in more modern times, specifically, in 1915. Maurice Levy, an American manufacturer, is credited with the idea of creating a stick-shaped balm that did not require a brush and was more practical. to apply on the lips.
Previously, some manufacturers had already tried to market the classic lip balm stick, but only Levy's invention achieved the desired results. His idea was to create a metal cylinder with a stop that allowed the lipstick to rise as it wore down.
Later, in 1923, James Bruce Mason Jr. invented the rotating mechanism we use today. The invention quickly became popular and, far from being a passing fad, it is still very popular today.
In fact, it is estimated that more than 900 million units of lipsticks are sold in the world every year and that a new purchase is shipped every two seconds, according to MAC.
