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Beauty rituals witch are rooted in world history!!!
The
history of cosmetics spans thousands of years of human history and is found in
all parts of the world and in every society. In the beginning, natural
materials were used - coal, plants and precious metals. Of course, over time,
everything changes. Not only the composition of cosmetics, but also usage
habits and fashion trends! Archaeological discoveries give us an insight into
what cosmetic techniques were used in ancient times!
One
of the oldest remedies on Earth used to prevent various ailments was herbal
treatment. The oldest document that proves this is the Abbas papyrus, which
dates back to the 16th century before our era. It describes several hundred
prescriptions for cosmetics and medicines. Including a recipe for making
anti-wrinkle cream (based on sheep fat, pine cone seeds, sesame seed oil,
goat's milk and beeswax). This shows that in ancient times man was aware of the
greatness of nature and its gifts.
Pomegranate
was one of the fruits of Israel in its richness, symbolizing love and
fertility. From its juice, seeds and bark were made a product that was used to
nourish the skin. It was also used to blush the face. Lavender and cinnamon
leaves were used to treat skin diseases, which were also used to treat various
infections. Most of these plants are still widely used today in the production
of cosmetics. Also not to be missed is the mineral-rich and world-famous Dead
Sea salt and black mud, which are used in many skin care procedures in ancient
times and now.
The
ancient Egyptians had a wide range of cosmetics and accessories. One of them
was charcoal, which was used to mark the eyes. This carbon was made from lead,
copper, roasted almonds, soot and other ingredients. Ancient civilizations
believed that marking the eyes (for both women and men) repelled evil spirits
and improved vision. There were also hair and body care rituals, in which coconut
oil, almond oil, vegetable flowers, essential oils, bee products, as well as
the famous Cleopatra's milk and salt baths were widely used.
Earlier
than 2000 BC. in what is now Iraq, ladies used perfumes and used colored
pigments to highlight their eyes and lips. They were made of minerals, and the
ladies kept the make-up in shells.
Ancient
Greek women, on the other hand, used white powder to lighten their skin, while
their cheeks were tinted with blush. Greek and Roman women stood out with their
beautiful and intricate hairstyles, and often dyed their hair or wigs. We have
learned from ancient Roman women to get rid of excess hair on the body. The
Romans used razors, tweezers and even special creams for this purpose. The
extensive use of olive oil in hair and skin care is also borrowed from here.
In
ancient China, gold powder in cosmetics was a means of smoothing facial
wrinkles and softening the skin; gold was also used in acupuncture. Gold dust
stimulates and improves skin tone, promotes skin elasticity, long-term
moisturizing, prevents premature aging and gives the skin vitality, thus
preserving youth. In addition, cosmetics with gold can also delight the eyes,
because the pigments added to it give the skin a wonderful look - a light glow,
just like a golden glow. Combined with valuable essential oils, this radiance
also acquires a charming aroma. True, as in Egypt, in ancient China, such
beauty techniques were a royal pleasure.
Although
lipstick, or lipstick, got its name only in 1880, people painted their lips in
ancient civilizations, and this was a common indicator of social status for
both women and men. The civilizations of the Ancient Divupe are most often
mentioned first. Sumerians used fruits, henna, clay and insects to make
lipstick, but later also turned to finer natural resources with greater
brilliance - crushed precious and semi-precious stones. As in Western cultures,
in the Far East, lipstick was used to emphasize social status and attract the
opposite sex. In China, the first lipsticks were made from beeswax 1000 years
ago, they were designed to protect the lips and create the desired shape. In
Japan, on the other hand, the redness of safflower flowers showed a slight
degree of sophistication. This material cost as much as the amount of gold. In
the 17th century, lips were also painted in Europe, following the example of
kings and actors, both men and women.
In
the Middle Ages, hair curling began - women did it with heated tongs. With
plant dyes, they made the face pinker, as well as painted nails and began to
tear eyebrows. In the 16th century, people began to pay even more attention to
their appearance. In addition to all the benefits of previous years, women and
men began to use manicure accessories. White skin became a symbol of high
status and wealth, as the workers had tanned in outdoor work. So white powder
was used a lot to try to give the impression of being aristocratic.
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