The History of Makeup

Looking at glossy magazine ads of beautiful women touting “the latest cosmetics news,” “the best mineral foundation,” or “the most glamorous eye makeup that’s around,” you might also think that makeup is a modern invention. But the fact really is that makeup has been around since ancient times. Through thousands of years of history and different countries and cultures, one thing remains constant: people like to look good. Of course, the types of makeup they used have changed over the years, from dangerous substances like arsenic and iodine to today’s safe, natural mineral makeup, which uses naturally-occurring minerals.
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