The concept of glamor has long existed and has a rich history. Cosmetics and beauty products emerged in the ancient world before populating in the modern world. Thousands of years ago—humans embraced beauty to enhance their looks and revitalize their skins. The unique creativity of Queen Nefertiti (c. 1370 BC—c. 1330 BC) when it comes to makeup influenced how people perceived makeup and beauty as a whole.
I am paying homage to al-Zahrawi (936—1013). His profound dedication to offer high-quality education concerning makeup and cosmetics helped to raise awareness in such fields. The mystical allure of Chinese involved chic manicures and makeup coverage on their faces. The Japanese had their distinctive makeup and plethora of cosmetics that epitomized their looks. They used foundation crafted with wax and lipstick crafted with sunflower petals.
Egyptians have harmonious nostalgia when it comes to makeup and cosmetology. The commitment to beauty among Egyptians was noticed back in 10,000 BC when men and women were familiar with delicious cosmetic products such as oil massages and creams. Egyptians were known to use a wide range of cosmetic products such as perfumes, body lotions, kohl, face colors and so on.
Egyptians were driven to look beautiful by the belief that God will only pick good looking people to heaven after death. Pyramids, friezes, busts of pharaohs and his consort were beautifully reimagined. Their artistic visions were blended together with a sense of beauty to come up with gorgeous arts that evoke timeless beauty.
Egyptians dealt with a huge quantity of beauty products that ranged from skin care to makeup. Rouge for instance—was used to color their lips and cheeks. Dyes and paints had the potential to color their body and facial skin. They had a unique beauty narrative and strong pursuit for the glamor.
Furthermore—Egyptians used kohl for their daily eye makeup. Kohl appeared as a dark colored powder made of substances such as crushed antimony, lead, copper, burnt almonds, ash, malachite, copper ore and ochre. They loved the product because it added a colorful and glamorous flair to their eyes and also for the belief that it enhances the health of an eye.
Aromatic oils, unguents and lotions were ideal products for enhancing skin tone, color and added a unique fragrance. Cleansers contained a blend of animal fat, powdered lime and perfume. Egyptian's ancient cosmetology has paved the way for modern cosmetology.
As for Greek women—they played with berries as blush. The Chinese were icons for edgy nail art. The Romans captured the essence of flawless face by using butter barley mixes as a cure for pimples. They also used facial masks which were known to them as mud baths and hair dyes.
In the Middle age—English women integrated egg whites in their beauty routines. They were known to help with hair dying and face coloring.
Thanks to ongoing support that is revealed in the modern world to support the cosmetics industry. The brilliant people who channeled the beauty industry include Elizabeth Arden (1881—1966), Helena Rubinstein (1872—1965) among others. They were the most successful beauty entrepreneurs in the 20th century.
Nowadays—makeup knowledge is accessible on the internet. Beauty gurus and social media influencers on Tik Tok, YouTube and instagram share their experiences on how to do makeup and review a wide range of products.