The History Handout - Lipstick

THE HISTORY I'm in Coupons HANDOUT Lipstick The first lipsticks were made from readily available natural substances such as fruits and plant juices. Early lipsticks were also used in religious rituals and medicinal purposes. Egypt managed to make the most advanced beauty products by making the first true red shade, Cleopatra's lips, and eyeliner, Queen Nefertiti's signature eyes. European dark ages almost completely eliminated the use of lipstick due to the harsh living conditions, wars and poor medical practices. A cosmetologist and chemist from the Islamic Golden Age managed to perfect his formula for solid lipstick. Modern day lipstick is the most readily available & cheap type of makeup for the everyday woman.