Lip gloss the story
Filed Under (Fashion) by dan on 24-02-2009
Tagged Under : common type of lip gloss, How to make Lip Gloss, Inventor of lip gloss fashion, Lip gloss
Lip gloss is a substance that is either bottled or placed into a tube for applying to the lips to make them shine, and to protect them. Among the different types of makeup products that women use, one of the most commonly used is lip gloss. Lip gloss makes a difference in the way a woman’s lips look. There are different types of lip gloss available.
Inventor of lip gloss fashion
Max Factor was the original creator of lip gloss back in 1930 when he was searching for a way to make actresses in the film industry have shiny, glossy lips while on camera. One of the first actresses to wear his lip gloss was Lillian Gish in 1928. Max Factor had already invented the first makeup for motion pictures in 1914, pan-cake makeup in 1937, cover-up makeup in 1954, and to the delight of women everywhere, in 1971 he created the world’s first waterproof makeup. He even invented and coined the word “makeup.”
First product
The first product Max Factor created for commercial distribution was called X-Rated and was successfully debuted in 1932. This product promised to make women’s lips glossy with a subtle shine. Lip gloss offered an alternative to heavy lipstick, providing a more natural look that was lightweight, clear and subtle. The formula for X-Rated was successfully continued until 2003 when Proctor and Gamble bought the Max Factor line of makeup and discontinued the famous X-Rated gloss.
The most common type of lip gloss
The most common type of lip gloss in the market is the type that comes in rolling tubes, and in different colors. However, in recent years, these kinds of lip gloss have also been designed to serve other purposes apart from providing color for women’s lips, which include keeping a woman’s lips hydrated. Usually, these are lip glosses that contain aloe, glycerin, and Vitamin E, all of which can help moisturize the lips. In relation to this, another type of lip gloss is the shiny lip gloss, which apart from the ingredients mentioned previously, also contains oils.
How to make Lip Gloss
Ingredients:
• ¼ cup of beeswax or petroleum jelly
• 2 tbsp sunflower oil or vegetable oil
• Flavoring or scent (non-toxic)
• Coloring (food coloring or lipstick)
• Small container or plastic tube
Instructions:
• Put the ¼ cup of beeswax in a pot and add the oil.
• Stir the wax and oil together until they melt together.
• Microwave for 1 minute, remove, and add flavorings and color.
• Pour the mixture into your small container or tube and let it cool.
• Store in a cool spot and use within a couple days.

