Pigments Of Glamour: The Fascinating History Of Lipstick

The oldest lipstick in the world is believed to be from about four thousand years ago

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In ancient civilizations, men and women adorned their lips with tinted dyes or crushed gemstones

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High-status individuals wore red ochre lipstick in ancient Greece and Rome

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In Europe during the Middle Ages, the Church denounced lipstick as a tool of Satan

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During the European Renaissance, lipstick regained popularity among the upper class

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The Industrial Revolution led to the commercialization of lipsticks comprising carmine color or crushed flowers

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Lipsticks evolved as symbols of feminism, modernity, and elegance around the middle of the 20th century

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Today, lipstick has evolved into an item of diverse cultural influence, representing personal identity

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