Wax lips facts for kids
Wax lips are a fun and famous candy product. They are made from a special type of wax that is safe to eat. This wax is colored and flavored, and it's shaped to look like a big pair of red lips.
On the back of the wax lips, there is a small plate. You hold this plate between your teeth. When you do, the wax lips cover your own lips. This creates a very funny look!
The History of Wax Lips
The American Candy Company first created wax lips. This was a long time ago, in the early 1900s. They quickly became a popular and fun item in the United States. Many people enjoyed them for decades. Wax lips were especially popular around Halloween time.
Why Kids Loved Them
Kids loved wax lips mainly because they were so funny to wear. It was a simple trick that made everyone laugh. Even though you could chew the wax like gum, most people just threw them away after the fun of wearing them wore off. Wax lips were most popular in the late 1970s. You might even see them mentioned in old movies or TV shows!
Who Makes Wax Lips Now?
The original design of wax lips is special. It means that one company owns the rights to that specific design. In 2002, a company called Concord Confections, Ltd. got the patent for the design. Later, in 2004, Tootsie Roll Industries bought Concord Confections.
Now, wax lips are made under the brand name Wack-O-Wax. This brand also makes other fun wax candies. You can find wax fangs, which look like vampire teeth. There are also black wax moustaches and even lips with big buck teeth!
