Interesting Facts About Makeup That Will Catch Your Attention

Fascinating Truths About the PastMakeup

Once, cosmetics were an essential part of health and hygiene in ancient Egypt, gradually spreading among women worldwide. Today, makeup and cosmetics have become a huge industry and a major source of income. However, we won’t discuss the current state of cosmetics but instead share some interesting and lesser-known truths about the history of makeup that are worth knowing.

• InventionNail PolishIt was first introduced in 1919, with its initial color being a very light pink.
• The first nail polish was invented about 3000 years before Christ in China, made from egg whites, beeswax, colored powder, andgum arabicwas created.
• Roman women used belladonna drops to make their eyes appear larger and more beautiful.
• In ancient times, Egyptians were among the first cultures to use cosmetics, carefully crafting their makeup from raw copper and lead.
• Eye makeup, recognized as the first type of makeup in history, demonstrates the importance of beauty and attraction in ancient cultures.
• In the past, coal tar was used as mascara, eyebrow pencil, and eyeliner. Although this flammable substance had a foul smell and could cause blindness, it was widely used.
• Interestingly, in ancient times, makeup was also used as a tool to scare enemies during battles or while performing magic.
• The Aztecs (a group of Native Americans) used dried beetles for red eye and lip color.
• During Queen Victoria’s reign in the 19th century, makeup was only for actresses or working-class women, while upper-class women did not use makeup at all.
• Eugene Rimmel created the first mascara in the 19th century.
• Nearly 900 millionlipsticksare sold worldwide each year
• The word “cosmetic” has Greek roots, derived from the word kosmos, meaning to decorate or arrange.
• Modern hair dye was invented in 1907 by the founder of L’Oreal, Eugène Schueller.
• In ancient Rome, even men colored their lips with lipstick to show their social status.
• The first roll-on deodorant was invented in 1952.
• The ancient Romans made black hair dye using fermented leeches invinegarwas created.
• In ancient Greece, women lightened their hair using plant extracts orarsenicchemicals.
• The first modern deodorant containing aluminum chloride was invented in 1889 in Philadelphia.
• Ambergris is one of the main ingredients in fancy perfumes because it guarantees the longevity of other scents.
• About 3000 years before Christ, Greek women used cow hair as false eyebrows.
• To make eyeshadow and lipstick shine, fish scales are often added.
• In the 18th century in Spain, young women consumed clay, leading to chlorosis or anemia, to achieve a complexion similar to Chinese women.
• During the Middle Ages, women ingested arsenic to enhance their complexion.