Research on Makeup

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Since part of the focus of our news channel is on make-up I decided to research about about it. Here is a short timeline on makeup.


164,000 BC
Archaeologists found 164,000 year old make up in a South-African cave.  The make up consists of 57 ground up rock with a redish and pink-brownish = 3 hallmarks of modern life.

 

10,000 BC
Men and women in Egypt used scented oils and ointments to soften and clean their skin and mask body odour.  Some ingredients they used were: myrrh, thyme, marjoram, chamomile, lavender, lily, peppermint, rosemary, cedar, rose, aloe, olive oil and almond oil. 


3000 BC
Grecians whiten their complexions with chalk or lead face powder and fashion crude lipstick out of ochre clays laced with red onion. 




500AD
During the European middle ages, pale skin was a sign of wealthy lifestyle. Sixth century women sought drastic measures to achieve that loo by bleeding themselves. Spanish prostitutes wore pink makeup. 

1820AD
The most dangerous beauty aids during this time were white lead and powdered mercury. They not only eventually ruined the skin but also caused hair loss, stomach problems, the shakes and could even cause death. 




1910AD
Women begin to make their own mascara by adding hot bead of black wax to the top of their eyelashes. 
1920AD 
The first blush powder was created. 



2008AD
Make up specially designed for men is introduced; manscara, guyliner. 

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