Beauty

 he earliest record of makeup dates back to the Ancient Egyptians around 4000 B.C. Throughout the history of makeup, the ingredients being used were known to be toxic and awfully harmful to the skin. Along the lines of harmful makeup, I also learned that the last time that the laws regarding ingredients used in makeup were last updated in 1938.

Through researching, I learned that historians have traced makeup back to many centuries ago.

 “Egypt, one of the earliest civilizations on the earth was not only remembered today as a birthplace of the western civilized world and place from which many sciences and arts spread across Europe, but also as a home of one of the most commonly used beauty items that are used today – cosmetics” (“Cosmetics Use in Ancient Egypt”).

Egyptians are a part of one of the oldest civilizations in the world. Egyptians contributed greatly to the world during the Ancient times and It’s amazing how they were able to introduce new ideas and practices to the world many centuries ago that are still used today. Some products used by the Egyptians include kohl, used to create dramatic eyeliner, and green malachite, a chemical compound, as eyeshadow. Not only did Egyptians use cosmetics to beautify themselves but also used them for self-care. “Cosmetics are an integral part of Egyptian hygiene and health. Men and women in Egypt use scented oils and ointments to clean and soften their skin and mask body odor” (“A History of Cosmetics from Ancient Times”). The dry environment prompted the Egyptians to practice self-care so they could maintain their appearance. For the Egyptians, makeup was not gender-specific and worn by everyone. In recent years, society has begun to embrace makeup in the same way the Egyptians did. Today skincare in a growing trend that encourages peo