Interesting Facts About Makeup That Will Catch Your Attention

Fascinating Facts About the PastMakeup

In ancient times, cosmetics were an integral part of health and hygiene in Egypt. This practice gradually spread among women worldwide. Today, makeup and beauty products have become a massive industry and a significant source of income. However, we won’t focus on the current state of beauty products; instead, we’ll explore a few interesting and lesser-known facts about the history of makeup that you might find intriguing.

• InventionNail Polishwas created in 1919, and its first color was a very light pink.
• The first nail polish can be said to have been invented around 3000 BC in China. The ingredients included egg whites, beeswax, colored powder, andgum Arabic.was used.
• 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 makeup, carefully crafting their cosmetics from raw copper and lead.
• Eye makeup, recognized as the first type of makeup in history, reflects the importance of beauty and attraction in ancient cultures.
• In the past, coal tar was used as mascara, eyebrow pencil, and eyeliner. Although this material was dangerous and flammable, had an unpleasant odor, and could cause blindness.
• Interestingly, in ancient times, makeup was used as a tool to scare enemies in wars or during magical rituals.
• The Aztecs (a group of Native Americans) used dried beetles for red dye on their eyes and lips.
• During Queen Victoria’s reign in the 19th century, makeup was reserved for actresses or working-class women, while upper-class women avoided it altogether.
• Eugène Rimmel created the first mascara in the 19th century.
• Nearly 900 millionlipsticksare sold worldwide each year.
• The word “cosmetic” has Greek roots and is derived from the word “kosmos,” meaning to adorn or arrange.
• Modern hair dye was invented in 1907 by L’Oreal founder Eugène Schueller.
• In Roman times, even men colored their lips with lipstick to indicate their social status.
• The first roll-on deodorant was invented in 1952.
• Ancient Romans created black hair dye using fermented leeches invinegar.was used.
• In ancient Greece, women brightened their hair using plant extracts orarsenic.was used to lighten it.
• The first modern deodorant containing aluminum compounds was invented in 1889 in Philadelphia.
• Ambergris is a primary ingredient in fancy perfumes because it ensures the longevity of other fragrances.
• Around 3000 BC, Greek women used cow hair as fake eyebrows.
• To add shine to eyeshadow and lipstick, fish scales were often included.
• In the 18th century, young women in Spain would eat clay, which led to chlorosis or anemia, to achieve a complexion similar to Chinese women.
• In medieval times, women ingested arsenic to enhance their appearance.