In the Roman Empire, red lips indicated high social status for both men and women. However, by the Middle Ages in Europe, makeup was often associated with deviancy or religious taboos.
During World War II, lipstick became a strategic tool for morale. The U.S. government provided it to women working in war-related industries, and it famously became a symbol of defiance against the Axis powers, who discouraged its use. Chemistry and Composition The History of Lipstick Lipstick (Extended)
The practice of coloring the lips dates back over 5,000 years to ancient civilizations like Sumer and the Indus Valley. In the Roman Empire, red lips indicated high