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Where Makeup Originated
Thanks to the ancient Egyptians for the gift of makeup. Originally, the makeup Egyptians wore was for practical purposes: reduction of sun’s intensity, stave off infection, and flies. (Just like a quarterback at a football game puts the black lining under the eyes to prevent glare from the sun.) Eventually, cosmetics became a way of life for looking beautiful.
When beauty is deadly
Fast forward a couple thousand years: Scientists (with the help of L'Oreal) discovered that some makeup was made from deadly chemicals! They found certain ingredients used for the Egyptian cosmetics (kohl, malachite) which were used for beauty products such as face masks, hair dye, or eyeliner actually contained lead.
Your daily dose of lead
So what happens when you have daily exposure to lead? Well, short term: naseau, stomach pain, and irritability and long term: madness, infertility, and even permanent neurological disorders (** it does take a good deal of exposure).
What's really scary is that lead in makeup has been imported and sold in the US, even though of course it is banned by the FDA. Lead traces in Makeup: 2007
So, now that you have a little background on Egyptian life, head to the Egyptian Museum to learn more about this fascinating time.
**Resources:
Egypt : Beyond the Pyramids
Lead Poisoning
Cosmetics
Metal Lead in Egyptian's makeup
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