How the first cosmetics appeared
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A woman always remains a woman. Even in ancient times, women paid a lot of attention to their appearance. And in many countries, men were also guilty of this - rubbing incense and rejuvenating ointments was considered a good tone.
In one of these burials, the first selection of beauty tips was also discovered - an ancient papyrus about two meters long.
Frankincense, ground fresh and dried plants, nuts and even onions with garlic were used to create cosmetics at that time.
Whites for the face, rouge, lipstick and ash for eyeliner served as decorative cosmetics. The most diverse fuel was used to produce ash, from wood to animal bones. However, a fact proven by modern studies of ancient Egyptian mummies remains interesting: the paint used for eyeliner by the ancient Egyptians has bactericidal properties.
Perhaps the "arrows", later deeply and firmly in vogue, were part of the hygienic procedures of that time, which prevented eye infections.
The eyelids were painted with rubbed malachite, green copper, red and sulphurous lead.
A lot of attention was paid to the care of one's body, and not only to its decoration. Massages with healing oils, scrubs made from crushed mother-of-pearl shells, and of course, incense - for the body, for the hair, for the feet, aromatic baths and chokes soaked in essential oils, attached to the crowns of the head... Ancient beauties knew a lot about perfumery.
They say that Cleopatra even impregnated the sails of her ship with aromatic mixtures to make the journey more pleasant.
Because of the hot climate, many solemn events in Egypt were held at night, when the stuffiness receded. You can't see makeup in the dark - that's right. But the enterprising beauties did not get lost here either - phosphorus-based make-up paints, the thinnest threads with pearls sparkling in the moonlight, semi-transparent clothes with nets made of gold and silver threads appeared in the course - all this created a magical effect.
Some types of cosmetics were banned already in the middle of the 20th century due to the content of substances dangerous to health. Lead, arsenic, mercury, belladonna extract (belladonna), animal fat and blood, I'm glad - what people didn't smear their face, hair and even teeth with to create an effect of indescribable beauty!
The same period, when radioactivity was already discovered, and there was no harm from it yet (20s - 40s), they were happy to add cosmetics to everything, creating powder with the effect of radiance and toothpaste that gave a dazzling smile.
Natural cosmetics are not the past, they are the cosmetics of the future. Do not believe? Take a look at our catalog and you will certainly find what you have been looking for for a long time - high-quality, safe and affordable cosmetics.
Egyptian beauty
Presumably, the ancient Egyptians were the first to use cosmetic procedures. It was on the territory of Egypt that burials were found, where, among other objects, vessels with ointments, surprisingly well preserved over the centuries, were present. It is believed that the first cosmetic recipes are at least five thousand years old.In one of these burials, the first selection of beauty tips was also discovered - an ancient papyrus about two meters long.
Frankincense, ground fresh and dried plants, nuts and even onions with garlic were used to create cosmetics at that time.
Whites for the face, rouge, lipstick and ash for eyeliner served as decorative cosmetics. The most diverse fuel was used to produce ash, from wood to animal bones. However, a fact proven by modern studies of ancient Egyptian mummies remains interesting: the paint used for eyeliner by the ancient Egyptians has bactericidal properties.
Perhaps the "arrows", later deeply and firmly in vogue, were part of the hygienic procedures of that time, which prevented eye infections.
The eyelids were painted with rubbed malachite, green copper, red and sulphurous lead.
A lot of attention was paid to the care of one's body, and not only to its decoration. Massages with healing oils, scrubs made from crushed mother-of-pearl shells, and of course, incense - for the body, for the hair, for the feet, aromatic baths and chokes soaked in essential oils, attached to the crowns of the head... Ancient beauties knew a lot about perfumery.
They say that Cleopatra even impregnated the sails of her ship with aromatic mixtures to make the journey more pleasant.
Because of the hot climate, many solemn events in Egypt were held at night, when the stuffiness receded. You can't see makeup in the dark - that's right. But the enterprising beauties did not get lost here either - phosphorus-based make-up paints, the thinnest threads with pearls sparkling in the moonlight, semi-transparent clothes with nets made of gold and silver threads appeared in the course - all this created a magical effect.
Murderous beauty
Originating in the Ancient East, the art of beauty began its centuries-long journey around the world and captivated it. The attitude to cosmetics in different countries at different times could be diametrically opposite - from a general fascination (both among women and men) to a complete ban on the part of the church (medieval Europe).Some types of cosmetics were banned already in the middle of the 20th century due to the content of substances dangerous to health. Lead, arsenic, mercury, belladonna extract (belladonna), animal fat and blood, I'm glad - what people didn't smear their face, hair and even teeth with to create an effect of indescribable beauty!
The same period, when radioactivity was already discovered, and there was no harm from it yet (20s - 40s), they were happy to add cosmetics to everything, creating powder with the effect of radiance and toothpaste that gave a dazzling smile.
Butter oil
However, vegetable oil was and remains the most reliable and popular means of healthy body and hair care . Olive, almond, argan, shea, jojoba, all kinds of citrus - you can't count them all. Natural cosmetics based on essential oils are firmly entering our lives again and occupy a well-deserved place under the sun. It allows you to give the body a healthy beauty and prolong its youth.Natural cosmetics are not the past, they are the cosmetics of the future. Do not believe? Take a look at our catalog and you will certainly find what you have been looking for for a long time - high-quality, safe and affordable cosmetics.
