Vol.
6, No1
,2012
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Egyptian Cosmetics
What cosmetics have become today is in great part due to the ancient Egyptians’ fixation with it. Back in the days, the Egyptians’ saw cosmetics as a means to beauty, tradition and magical powers.
The complexity of a person’s make-up was an indication of his/her social rank. Cleanliness was also an essential aspect and high priests were required to bathe several times during the day.
The typical ‘almond eyes’ was created 4000 years ago, using Kohl, where they usually used black or green colors. Which were created from the Galena and Malachite minerals. They believed that kohl had disinfectant qualities and shielded the eyes against the sun. They also believed that green Kohl induced or evoked the eye of Horus and mothers applied it to their newborns believing it will strengthen and shield them against the evil eye.
Egyptians also used Henna to color their hair and nails, as it was an indication of a person’s social status, and they...
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