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In ancient Egypt, Queen Puabi was known to use a mix of white lead and red rocks to tint her lips. Cleopatra famously used crushed ants, beeswax, and carmine to achieve her signature red.
During World War II, lipstick became a strategic tool for morale. The U.S. government provided it to women working in war-related industries, and it famously became a symbol of defiance against the Axis powers, who discouraged its use. Chemistry and Composition The History of Lipstick Lipstick (Extended)
In the Roman Empire, red lips indicated high social status for both men and women. However, by the Middle Ages in Europe, makeup was often associated with deviancy or religious taboos. In ancient Egypt, Queen Puabi was known to