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 At first, the Romans used cosmetics only for ritual purposes. But time passed, and cosmetics became part of the daily life of Roman women. Rich people are buying ready-made formulations are imported from China and Germany, but these products were very expensive. And poor women used cosmetics cheaper counterparts.
Such cheap cosmetics was of very poor quality, not resistant, resulting in the fact that the makeup had to be applied several times a day. This was facilitated by climatic features.
The rich could afford to have a special slaves, they were called Cosmetae, whose job was to apply make-up mistress, and make cosmetics: creams, lotions, cosmetics. But how does it do?
The face
White skin is particularly valued in ancient times, and Rome - is no exception. But have the skin naturally in the sunny country is almost impossible. So they had to use special tools. To do this, use a powder chalk, white marl and lead, which is considered highly toxic.
Eye Makeup
The ancient Romans loved the big eyes with long eyelashes and eyebrows. And this is achieved with the help of make-up. Eyebrows Dark soot or antimony, then shaded to age. Lids also tried to obscure. To do this means the contents of saffron, ash, soot or antimony. Applicators made of glass, ivory, wood. First they were dipped in water or oil, then taking their makeup. Another known method of dimming century - burnt rose petals or crushed stone. Roman - one of the first to use colored eyeshadow. To create a green tinge - took malachite, to blue - azurite.
Cheeks
In Rome, the thought that pink hue on the cheeks - a sign of good health. Therefore blush were women at that time. For giving the hue cheeks used poppy petals, chalk, sanguine, alkane dye, red dye Phoenician and even crocodile dung. Red ocher was also used, but the paint was very expensive as imported from Belgium. In addition, in the course were mulberry juice, wine, cinnabar and red lead (the last two are poisonous dye).
Nails
Similarity manicure, too, was in Rome. To do this, use a mixture of mutton fat and blood.
Skin care
Ancient Roman consistently used creams and lotions, most of the ingredients of these funds were derived from plants, and these products have been designed to hide wrinkles, acne, age spots, freckles, remove peeling. These products are in the form of masks were mixtures of barley, lupine, honey and fennel. This was mixed with oil, oregano seeds, sulfur, vinegar, goose grease, basil juice and hawthorn. Sometimes added extracts of rose and myrrh. In addition, it is known that the Romans made products for skin care to include such unusual ingredients as the placenta and even animal excrement, such as calves. Against such a mixture is used for acne: barley flour, plus oil and pigment spots derived ashes of snails.
Spirits
Ancient beauties could not do without fragrances. According to them, the pleasant smell was a sign of health, besides spirits were needed to cover an unpleasant odor emanating from certain ingredients in cosmetics. Spirits were in the form of liquids, and more dense form, have been known and solid perfume. Fragrance prepared substantially macerating flowers, leaves and roots. These extracts were added to the "base" of spirits - the role is a substance Onfacio, which is obtained by squeeze olives and grapes. These spirits then still mixed with dyes. In addition, Roman women were deodorants. They were made from a mixture of alum, rose petals and iris.
Hair
In the era of the Roman Empire were very popular wigs. Under them hide gray hair or damaged hair. Wigs made from real hair: blond imported from Northern Europe, dark shades - from India. But there were hair dyes. Most light color purity achieved with a mixture of ash and goat fat beech, with the addition of leaves of Lawsonia Inermis (a type of henna). Black shade obtained by using antimony, animal fat, leaf of cypress, it all boiled, and then the mixture was added more vinegar, ash and rose oil.
Body hair
It is known that the ancient Roman plucked and even shaved off excess body hair. But there was an alternative, the process is very similar to the modern waxing Applies special paste resin, and then the girls just polished pumice to your body as long as the hairs do not scrape.
Men and Makeup
In ancient Rome, men who use make-up, is immoral, or too feminine. These men used a white powder for bleaching persons. For men it was acceptable only moderate hair removal and use of perfume. During the reign of Emperor Commodo men became popular also lighten hair.
Author: myCharm: Julia Gnedina
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