bourjois lip makeup is sure to do wonders Added: 12/15/2005

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Bourjois plumping lipstick is a cosmetic substance for the lips that is richer in color and texture than Bourjois lipglosses and has the primary purpose of applying color to the lips. Most Bourjois lip makeup is red or reddish, which has the effect of simulating the appearance of sexual arousal, which naturally increases blood flow and reddens the lips in fair-skinned people, and hence making the wearer appear more sexually attractive. With modern pigments, however, lip makeup is available in practically any colour or shade. A typical Bourjois lip makeup contains many chemical ingredients, principally pigments, oils, waxes, and emollients. Perfume and/or flavoring may be added to cover the odors and tastes of the other ingredients Bourjois lipglosses are less heavy (although sometimes thicker) on the lips than Bourjois plumping lipstick which is designed to color. Bourjois lip makeup has usually less opaque coloring than lipsticks. It is reasoned that preference for glosses instead of lipsticks is reactionary to animal origins of lipsticks, such as fish scales. Boirjois lipglosses have come into greater popularity in the past few years. Bourjois plumping lipstick is moisturizing and often add a plumping effect to the lips. A technique that emphasizes this is placing one dot of clear lipstick in the center of the top and bottom lips. Using lip liner in conjunction with lip glosses also gives a different and more defined look. Bourjois lip makeup contains a variety of waxes, oils, pigments, and emollients. The wax gives Bourjois plumping lipstick its shape and ease of application. Among the waxes are beeswax, a substance obtained from bee honeycombs that consists of esters of straight-chain monohydric alcohols with even-numbered carbon chains from C24 to C36 and straight-chain acids also having even numbers of carbon atoms up to C36. Other waxes include carnauba wax, which is an exudate from the pores of leaves of Brazilian wax palm trees, and candelilla wax, which is obtained from the candelilla plant and is produced in Mexico by immersing the plants in boiling water containing sulfuric acid and skimming off the wax that rises to the surface. The oils and fats used in Bourjois lip makeup include olive oil, mineral oil, castor oil, cocoa butter, lanolin, and petrolatum. More than 50% of Bourjois lip makeup manufactured in the U.S. contain substantial amounts of castor oil. It forms a tough, shiny film when it dries after application. However, ingestion of large amounts of castor oil may cause frequent rest-room visits. In recent years, ingredients such as moisturizers, vitamin E, aloe vera, collagen, amino acids, and sunscreen have been added to Bourjois plumping lipstick. The extra components keep lips soft, moist, and protected from the elements. Bourjois lip makeup gets its color from a variety of added pigments. Among them are bromo acid, D&C Red No. 21, and related dyes. Other common lipstick dyes are D&C Red No. 27 and insoluble dyes known as lakes, such as D&C Red No. 34, Calcium lake, and D&C Orange No. 17. Pink shades are made by mixing titanium dioxide with various shades of red. Bismuth oxychloride, which is synthetic pearl, imparts a frost or shine. Bourjois lipglosses have a high shine and low color. Long-lasting color Bourjois lip makeup contain silicone oil, which seals the color to your lips. Bourjois plumping lipstick has not only a pronounced decorative effect, but also possesses very good healing properties. Bourjois lip makeup has been clinically tested and recognized for the prolongation of the healthy condition of your lips.

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