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  2. Beauty and cosmetics in ancient Egypt - Wikipedia

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    The ancient Egyptians created a remedy for burns by mixing the cheek and lip stain with red natron, northern salt, and honey. [9] The Ebers Papyrus, a collection of Egyptian medical recipes dating to circa 1550 BC, shows the usual galena pigment could also be combined with specific ingredients to create eye paints that were intended to treat eye infection. [10]

  3. Kohl (cosmetics) - Wikipedia

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    Kohl has been worn traditionally since the Naqada III era (c. 3100 BCE) by Egyptians of all social classes, originally as protection against eye ailments. [1] [2] There was also a belief that darkening around the eyes would protect one from the harsh rays of the sun. [3] Ancient Egyptian women wearing kohl, from a tomb mural in Thebes (1420 ...

  4. Clothing in the ancient world - Wikipedia

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    The Egyptians used make-up much more than anyone else at the time. Kohl, used as eyeliner, was eventually obtained as a substitute [dubious – discuss] for galena or lead oxide which had been used for centuries. Eye paint was the most common form and was used to shield the eyes from the sun.The reason for them to wear eye makeup is to protect ...

  5. The Power of Queen Nefertiti's Eyeliner - AOL

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    In images of her on the paper’s website, she’s wearing eyeliner as the queen did.) ... Ancient Egyptian portraiture often showed men with red-brown skin and women with yellow-white skin to ...

  6. Eye liner - Wikipedia

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    Ancient Egyptian women and men wearing kohl eye liner, from the tomb of Nakht in Thebes (15th century BC). Eye liner was first used in ancient India, ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia as a dark black line around the eyes. As early as 10,000 BC, Egyptians and Mesopotamians wore eye liner not only for aesthetics but to protect the skin from the ...

  7. Male cosmetics - Wikipedia

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    As early as 4000 BC, makeup played an important role in ancient Egyptian culture. Men painted black pigments on their eyes to create cat-eye designs that were considered attractive and a symbol of wealth and status. [1] Ancient Egyptians believed that green eye shadow could invoke the god Horus to fight harmful diseases. [1]

  8. Here’s why the internet is convinced JD Vance wears eyeliner

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    It may be possible that Vance uses eyeliner for live events and TV spots, just like many public figures wear makeup to enhance their appearance on camera. However, the reason why so many people ...

  9. History of cosmetics - Wikipedia

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    The use of cosmetics allowed them to create an alter ego, and were part of the visual entertainment of their shows. Currently, the popularity of TikTok has created a rise in men's cosmetics. Some men have chosen to wear nail polish, makeup, and other cosmetics to express their identity online.