How and from what lipstick is made

History

Lipstick was first used in Mesopotamia about 5,000 years ago. Lip paint was also known in ancient Egypt. There it was made from red pigment, beeswax and animal fat. Egyptians preferred dark lipsticks. From Egypt, lipstick came to Ancient Greece, and then to Rome.
In 1949, the first lipstick machines were built in the United States. Currently, lipstick is available in a metal, plastic or cardboard box.

Ingredients

Lipstick has five main components:

Wax

Wax is the base of lipstick. The wax defines the shape, provides strength and flexibility of the lipstick. It not only gives the lipstick its usual shape, but also cares for the skin of the lips, protecting it from moisture loss.

Beeswax. It is used much less often than before, as it is a strong allergen.
Lanolin. Synthetic lanolin is now used. Previously, natural was used, it is secreted from the glands of woolen animals.
Carnauba wax. Derived from Brazilian carnauba palms. Has the highest melting point among other waxes. May add a useful property to lipstick - lipstick will not melt in the sun and heat.
Candelilla wax. Obtained from the Mexican Candelia bush.
and etc.

Oils

Oils are an equally important ingredient in lipstick. They give the lipstick a gloss and softening properties. They act as solvents for dyes or as dispersing agents for insoluble pigments.

Castor oil. Most popular in the field of lipstick production. Its main quality is oxidation stability.
Olive oil. It is mainly used as a supplementary oil.
Coconut oil.Possesses nutritional properties.
Shea Butter. Known for its regenerating properties.
and etc.

Dyes and pigments

Dyes and pigments are the meaning of lipstick. Although they composed only a small percentage of the composition, they give the lipstick its uniqueness and color. Lipstick necessarily contains only those dyes that are acceptable for use in the food industry. They can be natural or artificial - this parameter doesn't affect the quality of the lipstick.

Additives

Additives are additional ingredients that give the lipstick a nourishing effect.

Various vitamins, UV protection, anti-aging components are often added to lipsticks.

In order for the lipstick to lay down smoother, film-forming agents are often present in its composition, for example: food grade polyethylene. You should not be afraid of this ingredient, it is harmless. It prevents lipstick from rubbing off the lips after eating. In other words, it makes the lipstick lasting.

For a longer preservation of useful properties, antioxidants and preservatives are included in the lipstick.

Fragrances

They are added to mask the smell of raw materials and give the lipstick its own unique scent.

They are added to mask the smell of raw materials and give the lipstick its own scent.

Production and manufacturing process

Before processing the fondant mass, you need to prepare a dispersion of pigments and oils. The dispersion is done for the pigments in the fondant mass are well mixed and the mass is homogeneous. Pigments mixed with oils are passed through a special machine - Disperser.

In accordance with the approved recipe, all components are loaded in turn into the boiler, pre-weighed. The ingredients are mixed until smooth and cooked for a certain time.

After the hot mass of lipstick is ready, a sample is taken from the boiler. It is compared in color with a reference sample. Corrective actions are taken if It's necessary. Samples are compared under different lighting conditions and on different surfaces.

Next, the hot mass is poured into containers. In such containers, the lipstick remains to cool. A marking label is glued to the container, which contains information about the product (date of manufacture, name, quantity, product code, product tone, etc.)

Each batch of mass in the laboratory is checked for compliance with physical and chemical indicators. If everything is in order with them, then a mark about admission to packaging is put on the marking label.

The cooled lipstick enters the packaging area. First of all, the briquette with the frozen fondant mass is cut into slices, like a piece of butter, with a large knife or spatula.

Pieces of mass are loaded into a boiler and heated so that the lipstick becomes liquid again.

Further, the molten mass is poured into silicone or copper molds using an automatic lipstick filling machine. They come in different shapes, the main difference is the noses. In such forms, lipstick hardens.

Molds can be unique not only by its “nose”, but also by its texture: Glossy, matte, mesh, cobweb, various inscriptions and logos on the sticks. Many popular brands use this. Lipstick

Molds can be unique not only by its “nose”, but also by its surface: Glossy, matte, mesh, cobweb, various inscriptions and logos on the sticks.
Many popular brands use this.

Next, a pencil case is automatically placed on the mold. The lipstick is screwed in and closed with a cap.

All packaging goes to production sterile, and the equipment is disinfected.

The finished lipstick is quality tested.

Our laboratory

can develop a recipe according to different wishes of the customer.

For example: to make the desired shade, to choose a pleasant aroma.

We have the ability to produce ECO lipstick, consisting only of natural ingredients and in recyclable packaging, including cardboard.