Who invented makeup? While no single person did, the first recorded use traces back to ancient Egypt, where beauty was a mix ...

The allure of makeup, transcending mere vanity to become an emblem of power, identity, and expression, has captivated ...

The Egyptians were among the first to use cosmetics and perfumes. As early as 10,000 BCE, both men and women used scented oils and ointments to clean and soften the skin (and to mask body odor), and ...

Travel back in time thousands of year to the banks of the Nile, where you can learn all about the amazing people and places of Ancient Egypt. What remains of Ancient Egypt? How do we know so much ...

Did you know ancient Egypt birthed mascara ... Fast forward to today, and mascara has become a staple of our makeup routines (with more sanitary ingredients). In fact, the last 100 years of ...

In ancient Egypt makeup was worn as a form of wealth and status and it was believed to please the Gods. For this reason it was worn by almost everyone of all social classes, we may be familiar ...

Both men and women painted their eyes. Lamps in Ancient Egypt burnt oil made from plant sources such as castor, sesame or linseed. Wicks were made from plant fibres or linen cloth. The area around ...

Cultures throughout history have put lead to use for wacky and often deeply poisonous purposes Sonja Anderson Daily Correspondent Lead-icine Upper-class men and women in ancient Egypt commonly ...