Their sights were aimed a little higher. They were trying to impress the gods. Archeological evidence shows the Egyptian ladies were dolling themselves up as early as B.
This was mainly, or at least in good part, to please the gods, as the women felt their appearance was directly related to their spiritual worth. So the Egyptians created the first cosmetics no word on whether they received makeovers at malls along the Nile. Green shades went on the lower eyelids; black and dark gray were applied to the lashes and upper eyelids. Dark colors were said to ward off "evil eyes". To complete the ornate look around the eyes, they added almond shapes of dark-colored powder later called kohl that might have been a combination of ingredients such as burnt almonds, oxidized copper, copper ores, lead, ash, and ochre think Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow or Keith Richards as Keith Richards.
Kohl was believed to have medicinal benefits as well. Image credit: Keith Schengili-Roberts. Egyptian women put a mixture of red clay or ochre and water or animal fat on their cheeks and lips- the first blush and lipstick- and applied henna to their nails. When it came time to remove all of these cosmetics at the end of the day, they used a type of soap made from vegetable and animal oils and perfumes. Although these earliest beauty products the ladies put on were originally intended to please the gods, it doesn't take much imagination to consider the effect these doses of makeup had on the local Egyptian men probably similar to the first cave girl who realized the effect her short animal skin dress had on the cave men and boys she walked by.
The connection between beauty and spirituality remained for centuries, until the Romans gained power. The Romans adopted many of the Egyptians' cosmetic formulas, but their primary motive was to improve their appearance for each other especially the Roman men. It is believed that the Jews adopted the use of makeup from the Egyptians, since references to the painting of faces appear in the New Testament section of the Bible.
Roman philosopher Plautus BC wrote, "A woman without paint is like food without salt. Romans widely used cosmetics by the middle of the 1st century AD.
Kohl was used for darkening eyelashes and eyelids, chalk was used for whitening the complexion, and rouge was worn on the cheek. Depilatories were utilized at that time and pumice was used for cleaning the teeth. Women wore white lead and chalk on their faces in Greco-Roman society. Persian women used henna dyes to stain their hair and faces with the belief that these dyes enabled them to summon the majesty of the earth.
During the European middle ages, pale skin was a sign of wealth. Sixth century women sought drastic measures to achieve that look by bleeding themselves, although, in contrast, Spanish prostitutes wore pink makeup.
Thirteenth century affluent women donned pink lipstick as proof they could afford synthetic makeup. During the Italian Renaissance, lead pain was used to lighten the face, which was very damaging to the wearer. Aqua Toffana was a popular face powder named for its creator, Signora Toffana. Made from arsenic, Signora Toffana instructed her rich clientele to apply the makeup only when their husbands were around.
It's interesting to note that Tofana was executed some six hundred dead husbands later. Cosmetics were seen as a health threat in Elizabethan England, although women wore egg whites over their faces for a glazed look. During the reign of Charles II, heavy makeup began to surface as a means to contradict the pallor from being inside due to illness epidemics. During the French Restoration in the 18th century, red rouge and lipstick were used to give the impression of a healthy, fun-loving spirit.
Eventually, people in other countries became repulsed by excessive makeup and claimed the "painted" French had something to hide.
During the Regency era, the most important item was rouge, which was used by most everyone. At that time, eyebrows were blackened and hair was dyed. To prevent a low hairline, a forehead bandage dipped in vinegar in which cats dung had been steeped was worn. Most of the country dwellers' makeup recipes made use of herbs, flowers, fat, brandy, vegetables, spring water and, of course, crushed strawberries.
During this era, white skin signified a life of leisure while skin exposed to the sun indicated a life of outdoor labor. In order to maintain a pale complexion, women wore bonnets, carried parasols, and covered all visible parts of their bodies with whiteners and blemish removers. Unfortunately, more than a few of these remedies were lethal.
The most dangerous beauty aids during this time were white lead and mercury. They not only eventually ruined the skin but also caused hair loss, stomach problems, the shakes, and could even cause death. Although these dangers became known through the death of courtesan Kitty Fisher, the majority of women continued to use these deadly whiteners.
By: Molly Edmonds. The first use of prototype cosmetics is usually traced back to the ancient Egyptians; many Egyptian tombs contained makeup canisters and kits. Cleopatra used lipstick that got its hue from ground carmine beetles, while other women used clay mixed with water to color their lips. Most notable, though, was the ancient Egyptians' use of kohl. Both men and women would paint the kohl, a mixture of metal, lead, copper, ash and burnt almonds, all around their eyes -- picture a football player with grease paint under his eye combined with Tammy Faye Baker and her excessive use of mascara.
The circles of kohl were meant to ward off the evil eye and dangerous spirits and were also handy in deflecting the harsh desert sun. The Ohio State University. For centuries, women have been wearing make up. It has gone through some pretty drastic changes between how make up is worn, what is used for make up, and who wears make up. The earliest known record of make up being worn comes from the 1st Dynasty B. Jars of unguent were found in tombs from this time period were scented.
Unguent was a substance that was worn by both men and women to help moisturize their skin and to avoid wrinkles. During this era, women would decorate their eyes by applying a dark green color to the under lid and darkening their eyelashes and upper lid with kohl, that was made from soot and antimony.
The Egyptians believed that cleanliness and beauty were pleasing to the gods so they wore perfumed oils, bathed daily in the river or in their homes, and used different dyes to color their skin, body, and hair.
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