One was kohl which is the same as kajal in the Indian culture. It was used on the waterline and around the eye made of a substance called galena (dark grey ore of lead). The other was known as malachite. Malachite is a green eye paint made of a green carbonate of copper. Malachite was used in the early Predynastic period. During the late Predynastic period facial makeup included stain for lips and cheeks that was produced from red ochre. The naturally colored clay was minded, washed then dried in the sun to achieve the lovely red pigment. In ancient Egypt beauty was a sign of holiness. Everything had a spiritual purpose including cosmetics, which is why makeup became an integral part of their everyday
One was kohl which is the same as kajal in the Indian culture. It was used on the waterline and around the eye made of a substance called galena (dark grey ore of lead). The other was known as malachite. Malachite is a green eye paint made of a green carbonate of copper. Malachite was used in the early Predynastic period. During the late Predynastic period facial makeup included stain for lips and cheeks that was produced from red ochre. The naturally colored clay was minded, washed then dried in the sun to achieve the lovely red pigment. In ancient Egypt beauty was a sign of holiness. Everything had a spiritual purpose including cosmetics, which is why makeup became an integral part of their everyday