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 Cosmetics in Ancient Greece was, and it was a privilege of the rich. Notions of beauty of the ancient Greeks in many ways resemble the fashion trends are: pale skin, golden hair, makeup in natural shades. You want to know how Greek women sought such an image?
Skin
Pale skin in this country, where the sun shines all year round, was considered a special sign of prestige and aristocratic beauty. For bleaching persons Greek women used white lead, which today we believe is very toxic. One of the alternatives was of white chalk (the archetype of the modern powder), but the use of make-up is very short-lived. Grecian honey moisturizes the skin, and olive oil have to use the whole body to give shine.
Makeup
Since pallor was held in high esteem, Greek women tried to use minimal makeup to look as natural and softly. Lipsticks are known: a paste of clay, red iron oxide and ocher, or olive oil plus beeswax. As the shadows were popular this mixture as olive oil mixed with earth or charcoal. In addition, a Greek loved eyebrows joining in a single line, this was also used carbon powder.
Hair
In ancient Greece, women slaves wore short haircuts. Free women had long hair, but after marriage were forced to wear her hair in a bundle. But it was possible to lavishly decorate tiaras hair jewelry, hair clips, combs, belts and other accessories. There were also periods in the history of ancient Greece, when it was decided to wear hair, and every Greek sure to create waves hair, if they are not curled.
The fashion for pallor spread not only on the skin but also the hair. And a Greek clarified hair. For this purpose vinegar. There was also a natural method. Archeologists found a special hat with a wide brim, but with a hole in the head. So women gave their hair to burn in the sun, staying in the shade, to ensure the body fashionable pallor. The procedure is probably painful.
A hair-care Greek women used all the same olive oil. Mandatory daily treatments with oil provides the hair softness, shine and hydration.
Author: myCharm: Julia Gnedina
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