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 The ancient Egyptians used cosmetics almost all men and women, rich and poor. It was not only an indicator of the status of a person, often make-up was saving procedure: he saved from the scorching sun, insect bites, infections. We used to make-up and religious rituals. And what the Egyptians used cosmetics? Maybe some secrets can we learn?
First, let's say that the cosmetic products of ancient Egypt are well preserved, and archaeologists are constantly finding new evidence all effective means caring of the time. Here are some of the secrets of the Egyptian:
Body Oils.
Hot, scorching and windy climate of Egypt can cause dry, charred and cracked skin. Therefore, for the Egyptians it was very important to keep the skin hydrated. So it is important that workers sometimes received as payment for the work of body oils. In addition to body oils, Egyptians used honey, it was also used to moisturize skin. Honey woman stretching removed, and men stimulate hair growth and prevent hair loss.
Soap.
We know that personal hygiene was very important to the Egyptians. They believed that the body constantly must be clean and without odor. Egyptians bathed very often, using soap. Soap ancient Egyptians were made of clay and ash to the mixture was added oils, natural and fragrant.
Make-up for the eyes.
To do this, the Egyptians used black and green paint. Black paint was prepared from powdered galena (lead compound), and this pigment protects the eyes from the sun. Green dye was obtained from malachite powder and used for decorative purposes, to adjust the shape of the eye. In addition, the Egyptians thought that the green color protects against disease and evil eye.
To prepare such liquid eyeliner, powder was added to the substance on the basis of animal fats and diluted paint on the palette. And to paint using her fingertips, sticks of wood or ivory.
Cheeks and lips.
For them, the Egyptians used red ocher mixed with fat. This flexible mix well suited for make-up cheeks and lips. In addition, the red ocher used to treat burns. They mixed it with juice antimony and plane trees and treated scars from burns.
Henna.
Henna, it appears, has been used as a natural dye in ancient Egypt, too. It was prepared from the leaves of shrub Lawsonia Inermis. Green leaves were crushed and dried, they became red and pounded into a powder that's all. The Egyptians used henna as follows: mixed with water, and then the slurry is used as paint polish and to paint the gray hair. Henna was used by both men and women to give lips red.
Perfumes.
Egyptians love strong flavors. The most popular were the following ingredients: myrrh, cinnamon, cassia, chamomile, lavender, mint, lily, cedar, aloe, rosemary, rose, olive oil, almond oil. They are mixed with animal fats or oils for the body. I get the most simple perfume.
Another method of preparation of perfume - enfleurage (extract from the flowers of aromatic substances). Flowers, roots, saturated with fat and added to creams and lipsticks. There was also a way of wearing perfume: on top of the head was located such a small "cap" of aromatic oils, and during the day it is melted and flowed down the head and neck, dousing the owner of a pleasant aroma.
We were in Egypt and solid perfume. Melt the fats and oils to 65 degrees, to add color, herbs, fruit. All this is thoroughly drained and cooled. Next we made conical or ball and worn on the head or neck.
Packing.
Although the cosmetics used by all Egyptians, both rich and poor, their status can be determined by the quality of applicators and containers in which to store cosmetics. The rich store cosmetics in jeweled coffers was used as a material for applicators ivory. A poor means packed in boxes of clay, and applicators were small sticks of wood.
Author: myCharm: Julia Gnedina
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