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Did The Ancient Egyptians Really Wear Make Up?

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    Yes, the Egyptians wore quite a lot of make up, particularly around the eyes.  It is thought that this was not just down to vanity, but also helped as a primitive form of sun block.  The make up actually prootected the very fragile area around the eyes and so these were not penetrated by sunlight.
    The upper eyelid tended to be painted in blue, which was formed from a paste made from azurite.  The lower lids were then painted green, made from ground copper ore.
    Make up was unisex in the sense that both men and women wore make up.  Women tended to wear more cosmetics though, usually eye shadow plus rouge and lipstick.  
    Henna was also used not just to dye the hair but also to stain the hands and nails.  Kohl, an eyeliner which is still used today was also applied to the eyelids, eyelashes and eyebrows.This kohl was made from ground lead ore and would possibly have been quite damaging to the eye area if used over a long time.
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    Hedgehog 

    answered 3 years ago

      Yes they did because the sun won't tan to much of their skin
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      Guest

      Guest 

      answered 8 months ago

        Yeah they did. Men and women. Thee
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        Guest

        Guest 

        answered 6 months ago

        Yes indeed the woman used to wear cos of the celbretions and things!
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        Koolawm 

        answered 7 months ago

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