The earliest record of any kind of makeup or cosmetic is from the 1st Dynasty of Egypt. Women and men used a substance called unguent to keep wrinkles away and hydrate their skin. They used kohl as eyeliner to protect their eyes from the glare of the sun. Women and men in Egypt used scented oils and balm to cover-up body odor and to bathe their skin. Cosmetics was a vast part of health. In the early years, they used makeup to protect their eyes from the sun but later they thought they had to go with trends and that by wearing makeup you were beautiful. It was used to enhance their features and was a sign of wealth. It showed your status in the community and was worn mostly by upper- class women.
During the French Restoration lipstick was supposed to indicate you were healthy and fun-loving. Most women were very natural and only used face creams and stayed in the shade. They would strive for a clean and flawless complexion. If you were tan you were considered lower-class. Later on, red lipstick was a sign that a woman had independence. However they always provided a rosy color to their cheeks using red chalk, rose petals, crocodile poop, and other things. Romans preferred long eyelashes for eye makeup, they used an oil-dipped rounded stick to put on coal, a common ingredient. Makeup was very helpful at this time because the stage lighting was usually lit by gas stoves and candles, which helped bring out their faces. Women throughout history put their health at risk with many of their homemade cosmetics. In some cultures, women used arsenic, lead, mercury, and even leeches to give themselves the pale appearance deemed beautiful in the old days. They used lamb's wool for false beards and flour as face paint. Chinese were the first proof to have their nails painted with natural resourced like blood and flowers. In the 1700s having pale skin and rosy cheeks was a sign of wealth. Wealthy women didn't have to work outside, and so being …show more content…
It is debated whether these toxic substances continued to be used in. Greek drama because linen masks representing comedy and tragedy (based on the muses Thalia and Melpomene), were used to convey expression. Although contemporary performance uses theatrical makeup to convey character, and facial expression and tone to convey emotion, these Greek masks continue to exist an instantly recognizable symbol for drama.
In 1920, the first non-toxin mascara was invented. Many movie stars were becoming trendsetters for eyeliner and portable lipstick which was invented only 5 years ago. Lip gloss was invented in this era. L'Oreal invented sunscreen in 1936. Because of the Great Depression, buying makeup was more scarce. Women had figured out a more feminine makeup look, unlike 1920's coal black look. In the 1950’s Cosmetics were selling worldwide and making a huge amount of money. This was a whole new business. Hairspray was just invented 2 years ago.
Makeup now a days
There are over 1000 makeup brands today. Women and girls (And even men) wear makeup and cosmetics for daily basis. Nowdays, makeup is being enhanced with different skin care and creme makeup to reduce wrinkles. Some makeups can be mixed to be used as hair dye, lipgloss, lipstick and deodorants, also used as bath
During the French Restoration lipstick was supposed to indicate you were healthy and fun-loving. Most women were very natural and only used face creams and stayed in the shade. They would strive for a clean and flawless complexion. If you were tan you were considered lower-class. Later on, red lipstick was a sign that a woman had independence. However they always provided a rosy color to their cheeks using red chalk, rose petals, crocodile poop, and other things. Romans preferred long eyelashes for eye makeup, they used an oil-dipped rounded stick to put on coal, a common ingredient. Makeup was very helpful at this time because the stage lighting was usually lit by gas stoves and candles, which helped bring out their faces. Women throughout history put their health at risk with many of their homemade cosmetics. In some cultures, women used arsenic, lead, mercury, and even leeches to give themselves the pale appearance deemed beautiful in the old days. They used lamb's wool for false beards and flour as face paint. Chinese were the first proof to have their nails painted with natural resourced like blood and flowers. In the 1700s having pale skin and rosy cheeks was a sign of wealth. Wealthy women didn't have to work outside, and so being …show more content…
It is debated whether these toxic substances continued to be used in. Greek drama because linen masks representing comedy and tragedy (based on the muses Thalia and Melpomene), were used to convey expression. Although contemporary performance uses theatrical makeup to convey character, and facial expression and tone to convey emotion, these Greek masks continue to exist an instantly recognizable symbol for drama.
In 1920, the first non-toxin mascara was invented. Many movie stars were becoming trendsetters for eyeliner and portable lipstick which was invented only 5 years ago. Lip gloss was invented in this era. L'Oreal invented sunscreen in 1936. Because of the Great Depression, buying makeup was more scarce. Women had figured out a more feminine makeup look, unlike 1920's coal black look. In the 1950’s Cosmetics were selling worldwide and making a huge amount of money. This was a whole new business. Hairspray was just invented 2 years ago.
Makeup now a days
There are over 1000 makeup brands today. Women and girls (And even men) wear makeup and cosmetics for daily basis. Nowdays, makeup is being enhanced with different skin care and creme makeup to reduce wrinkles. Some makeups can be mixed to be used as hair dye, lipgloss, lipstick and deodorants, also used as bath