You put your lipstick on every single day, but have you ever stopped to think about where it comes from, what it’s made out of or who wore it first? I know – you have important things to think about and vital things to get done, but if you’re curious, I’ve done all the work for you. Here are some fun facts about lipstick to make your day. You’ll never look at the product the same way again.
1 It’s Colored with Bugs – Scary!
What? You read that right! Some brands of lipstick get their pigmentation from bug parts. If you see a brightly colored bug, the last thing you want to do is put it on your lips, right? Maybe you’ve been doing it all along and didn’t even know. Read the ingredients and you should be able to find one that doesn’t have creepy crawlies in it.
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2 It Used to Be Notoriously Banned
Would you believe that lipstick used to be banned in some states in America? For example, Kansas banned lipstick back in 1915 saying that it created the wrong idea. Whatever that meant at the time, women under age 44 weren’t allowed out in public wearing color on their lips. Weird!
3 It Expires after Two Years
Most beauty products have a shelf life, which means they won’t last forever. Your lipstick is no exception. When you buy a new tube, write the date you open it with a permanent marker on the outside. When you hit two years later, it’s time to toss that lipstick and buy a new tube.
4 Shocking - It’s Unregulated
Lipstick isn’t one of the things that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates. That means that it could contain toxic ingredients. After all, when no one is checking up on them, lipstick companies can do what they want. That doesn’t mean that all of them do. It’s a good idea to read the ingredients carefully though. If you don’t know what something is, look it up before buying.
5 Sales Skyrocket on Rainy Days
Research shows that the sale of lipstick tends to go up on rainy or gloomy days. That’s because a bright new shade of red can really cheer you up and brighten the day. Of course, you can still stock up on sunny days too, but a rainy day is the perfect chance to try a new color.
6 Most of It Goes Right into Your Stomach
Of the lipstick that you apply, most of it winds up in your stomach. Surprised? In fact, studies show that the average woman actually eats about four pounds of lipstick over her lifetime. This happens when you chew or lick your lips or when you get it smeared all over your cup, then take a big drink, transferring some of it back into your mouth. Don’t worry. This probably won’t cause any long term health issues.
7 Lipstick Sales Are Always Good
No matter what the economy is like, lipstick sales never seem to suffer. In fact, sometimes sales of lipstick go up when a recession hits. Research shows that when money is tight, women would rather spend on lipstick than clothes or shoes. Which side are you on?
What’s your favorite color of lipstick? Which of these facts was most interesting to you?
