What are the materials for making ancient lipstick?

The main materials of ancient lipstick are safflower, rouge, cinnabar, cinnabar and madder.

Safflower is the most commonly used material. Safflower is a plant whose petals can be made into red pigment. Rouge is an animal pigment, which is made from the secretions of animals such as silkworm cocoons and bees. Cinnabar and cinnabar are minerals that can be made into red pigments. Madder is a plant whose roots can be made into red pigment.

The method of making ancient lipstick is also very simple. First, the selected materials are ground into fine powder. Then, add the powder into some vegetable oil or animal oil and stir well. Finally, the mixture is poured into a small box and can be used after solidification.

The purpose of lipstick used by ancient women was mainly to beautify their lips and make them more rosy. In addition, ancient women also painted some patterns on their lips to increase their aesthetic feeling. These patterns are usually some flowers, butterflies, birds and so on. They are very beautiful.

Matters needing attention in choosing lipstick

1, brand and color: When choosing lipstick, pay attention to the brand and color. If the color of skin makeup in autumn and winter is yellow, choose a warm color and avoid using pink tones. And people with fair skin are suitable for pink, which will make the skin pink and tender after painting.

2, lipstick should not only match the face but also match the clothes: before applying lipstick, take the lipstick to the clothes for comparison and choose a similar color. If the clothes are black and white, bright red or purple lipstick will make you more gorgeous as a star.

3, according to the choice of lip type: too thick lips, choose dark and solid lip color is appropriate, it is best to use pink lipstick to make lips look slim. For lips that are too thin, it is advisable to choose a light and bright lip color, or finally apply a layer of bright lipstick in the center of the lips to make the lips look full.

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