History of Makeup?

Where did makeup begin?





What did the original makeup users use for makeup?History of Makeup?
The first archaeological evidence of cosmetics usage is found in Ancient Egypt around 4000 BC. The Ancient Greeks and Romans also used cosmetics. The Romans and Ancient Egyptians used cosmetics containing poisonous mercury and often lead.





In the western world, the advent of cosmetics was in the middle ages, although typically restricted to use within the upper classes.





Cosmetic use was frowned upon at some points in history. For example, in the eighteen hundredths, make-up was used primarily by prostitutes, and Queen Victoria publicly declared makeup improper, vulgar, and acceptable only for use by actors. Adolf Hitler told women that face painting was for clowns and not for the women of the Master Race.





By the middle of the twentith century, cosmetics were in widespread use in nearly all societies around the world.





Cosmetics have been in use for thousands of years. They also attached silk or leather with adhesive to cover a blemish. The absence of regulation of the manufacture and use of cosmetics has led to negative side effects, deformities, blindness, and even death through the ages. Examples of this were the prevalent use of ceruse (white lead), to cover the face during the Renaissance, and blindness caused by the mascara Lash Lure during the early 1900s.





Try these links for more information:





http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_鈥?/a>





http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmetics





Hope I helped!History of Makeup?
It's purpose was for older women to look younger, and then down the line younger women used it to look older.





God Bless.
make up has a very majestic and rich history


i can recall it being used in the Egyptian times where great pharaoh and their wives use it as a sign of power


research on that direction and im sure youll find alot