Articles of category "Ancient makeup history"

The evolution of modern make-up and its history accounts for many thousands of years. Ancient civilizations started using cosmetics before they even developed written or spoken language. However, the real development of make-up began in ancient Egypt. At the same time the Greeks and Romans played with cosmetics as well. Let's see the most important stages of development and trends in ancient make up.

Japan is a land of hara-kiri, the ninja and geishas. To tell more, it is a land of Japanese makeup and fish fugue. In the streets of modern Japanese cities among dark jackets and skirts with strict creases, it is still possible to see these splinters of ancient tradition - strange women in bright kimonos with white powder wax on faces and monumental hair dresses.