Lipstick is a cosmetic product that contains pigments, oils, waxes and emollients that apply colour texture and protection to the lips. There are many colours and types of lipstick. As with most other types of makeup, lipstick is generally, but not exclusively, worn by women. Some lipsticks are also lip balms, to add colour and hydration. Although the name was originally applied to the rod (bar) of material, inside a tubular container, usually about 10 mm in diameter and 50 mm in length, the term has now been transposed to the material itself, regardless of the method of application.
The lipstick contains wax, oils, antioxidants and emollients. Wax provides the structure of the solid labial. Lipsticks can be made of various waxes, such as beeswax, ozokerite and candelilla wax. Due to its high melting point, Carnauba wax is a key ingredient in terms of strengthening the lipstick. Various oils and fats are used in lipsticks, such as olive oil, mineral oil, cocoa butter, lanolin and petroleum jelly.
Lead and other trace metals are also found in many lipsticks. It is impossible to know if these metals are in the lipstick looking at the list of ingredients because they are not an intentional added ingredient, but an involuntary contaminant. These trace elements are natural and are accidentally absorbed with other chemicals that are used in the production of lipstick. Lead and other trace metals will not be listed in the ingredients section of different lipsticks. Look for lead acetate, chromium, thimerosal, hydrogenated cottonseed oil, sodium hexametaphosphate in the list of lipstick ingredients. These chemicals contain traces of natural metals, such as lead.
Lipsticks get their colors from a variety of lake pigments and dyes that include, but are not limited to acid bromine, D & C Red No. 21, Calcium Lake such as D & C Red 7 and D & C Orange No. 17. The pink lipsticks are made by mixing white titanium dioxide and red tones. Organic and inorganic pigments are used.
Matte lipsticks contain more fillers such as silica, but do not have many emollients. Creme lipsticks contain more waxes than oils. Transparent and durable lipsticks contain more oil, while long-lasting lipsticks also contain silicone oil, which seals the colours on the user's lips. The shiny lipstick contains more oil to give a glossy finish to the lips. Bright or frosted lipsticks may contain mica, silica, and synthetic pearl particles, such as bismuth oxychloride, to give them a glowing or glowing shine.
The lipstick is made of ingredients to grind and heat. Then, heated waxes are added to the mixture to obtain texture. Oils and lanolin are added for specific formula requirements. Then, the hot liquid is poured into a metal mold. The mixture cools. Once they have hardened, they heat up in flames for half a second to create a shiny finish and eliminate imperfections.