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What did egyption queens use for make up 3,500 yrs. ago? |
Travel Info What did egyption queens use for make up 3,500 yrs. ago? Travel Tips Here's my 20 second cut and paste answer. The Egyptians believed beauty and fashion were very important. The word 'Nefer, means beautiful, so many people had names like 'Nefetar', 'Nefret' and 'Nefertiti'. Men and women both wore makeup. The Egyptians used oils to protect their skin from the sun and to perfume themselves. Their breath was also perfumed by carrying an aromatic liquid in the mouth, which was later spit out and refilled. Before 4,000 b.c., the Egyptians wore eye makeup. The makeup was usually black or green to signify fertility and rebirth in the next life. They painted their lips red or blueblack. The red paints were made from red ochre, a type of clay, which was ground and mixed with water. Their eye makeup was made from Malachite, copper ore, or Galeha, lead ore, which was ground-up and mixed with oils. Their eye paint, called Kohl, was applied heavily to the eyelids and under the eye. Henna, a reddish color, was used to dye hair, paint nails (3,000 b.c.), and the palms of their hands and the soles of their feet. The Egyptians also crushed beetle shells and mixed it with their eye paints to make the first known glitter. Their mirrors (3,500 b.c.) were made from polished silver and/or copper. The handles were made from wood, ivory or gold. Egyptian commanders would paint their nails and lacquer and curl their hair before going off to battle. Only kings and queens were allowed to wear red on their lips and nails, while others, could only use pale hues. Noonewould dare flaunt the color worn by their ruler's. Manicuring was also invented in Egypt. The early Egyptians also had Manicuring sets to maintain beautiful nails. The shape and condition of their nails separated peasants from royalty. Approximately 4,000 b.c., Egyptian beauty shops and factories were everywhere. The art of makeup use was highly skilled and widely practiced. The ancient cosmetic pots and applicators we uncovered, were made of clay and wood; they were beautifully decorated. The tall pot we found, probably contained perfume. The short, wide pots most likely contained powders used for the face, such as henna. The small cylinder may have contained eye makeup and carved sticks were used to apply it. The mirror was used to reflect their natural and enhanced beauty. The small box or chest was used to hold cosmetic items. Source(s): http://www.angelfire.com/realm2/amethyst... Other Travel Tips I'm pretty sure that they used kohl. But I'm not 100% certain. I know they used kohl for black eyeshadow and I think they used a kind of crushed berry mixed with olive oil for their lips but I can't remember any details. Sorry. In like, 4000 B.C the women AND men wore glitter eyeshadow made from the crushed shells of beetles free trivia on my phone |
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