The earliest record of any kind of makeup or cosmetic is from the 1st Dynasty of Egypt. Women and men used a substance called unguent to keep wrinkles away and hydrate their skin. They used kohl as eyeliner to protect their eyes from the glare of the sun. Women and men in Egypt used scented oils and balm to cover-up body odor and to bathe their skin. Cosmetics was a vast part of health. In the early years, they used makeup to protect their eyes from the sun but later they thought they had to go with trends and that by wearing makeup you were beautiful. It was used to enhance their features and was a sign of wealth. It showed your status in the community and was worn mostly by upper- class women.
During the French Restoration lipstick was …show more content…
It is debated whether these toxic substances continued to be used in. Greek drama because linen masks representing comedy and tragedy (based on the muses Thalia and Melpomene), were used to convey expression. Although contemporary performance uses theatrical makeup to convey character, and facial expression and tone to convey emotion, these Greek masks continue to exist an instantly recognizable symbol for drama.
In 1920, the first non-toxin mascara was invented. Many movie stars were becoming trendsetters for eyeliner and portable lipstick which was invented only 5 years ago. Lip gloss was invented in this era. L'Oreal invented sunscreen in 1936. Because of the Great Depression, buying makeup was more scarce. Women had figured out a more feminine makeup look, unlike 1920's coal black look. In the 1950’s Cosmetics were selling worldwide and making a huge amount of money. This was a whole new business. Hairspray was just invented 2 years ago.
Makeup now a days
There are over 1000 makeup brands today. Women and girls (And even men) wear makeup and cosmetics for daily basis. Nowdays, makeup is being enhanced with different skin care and creme makeup to reduce wrinkles. Some makeups can be mixed to be used as hair dye, lipgloss, lipstick and deodorants, also used as bath
During the French Restoration lipstick was …show more content…
It is debated whether these toxic substances continued to be used in. Greek drama because linen masks representing comedy and tragedy (based on the muses Thalia and Melpomene), were used to convey expression. Although contemporary performance uses theatrical makeup to convey character, and facial expression and tone to convey emotion, these Greek masks continue to exist an instantly recognizable symbol for drama.
In 1920, the first non-toxin mascara was invented. Many movie stars were becoming trendsetters for eyeliner and portable lipstick which was invented only 5 years ago. Lip gloss was invented in this era. L'Oreal invented sunscreen in 1936. Because of the Great Depression, buying makeup was more scarce. Women had figured out a more feminine makeup look, unlike 1920's coal black look. In the 1950’s Cosmetics were selling worldwide and making a huge amount of money. This was a whole new business. Hairspray was just invented 2 years ago.
Makeup now a days
There are over 1000 makeup brands today. Women and girls (And even men) wear makeup and cosmetics for daily basis. Nowdays, makeup is being enhanced with different skin care and creme makeup to reduce wrinkles. Some makeups can be mixed to be used as hair dye, lipgloss, lipstick and deodorants, also used as bath