Lip glosses are intended to add shine to the Lips, and may also add a tint of color, as well as being scented or flavored.
Lip Gloss was invented by Max Factory in 1930. He wanted to create a lip product that would make lips shiny and glossy for films.Factor created makeup for the movie industry. He developed makeup specifically for actresses starring in black and white films. Women were inspired by movie actresses and they also wanted makeup. The first commercially available lip gloss was Max factory's X-Rated, launched in 1932.The original formula was sold up until 2003, when procter and gamble retired the product.
Lip gloss is usually used as a cosmetic, however some offer moisturizing benefits or protection from the elements and other natural causes. Lip gloss containing sunscreen was first advertised by actress lillian gish
In 1973, Bonne Bell introduced the first flavored lip gloss, Lip smackers. Lip Smackers were, and still are, popular among young teenagers. Initially Lip Smackers came in two sizes: small and big. The small ones could be kept in the pocket and the big ones had a rope to hang around the neck. It was advertised that before a date, a teen girl should choose an appropriate flavor because that would be her date's first taste when his lips kissed hers
Natural makeup companies have made progress in creating lip gloss with mainly natural ingredients except for preservatives.
