Where Beauty Rituals Originate!!! Learn from History!!!
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Posted By: rickey johnson on August 26, 2024 visit Flori Roberts cosmetics for melanated skin http://fr.onerickey.com Beauty rituals have been passed down through generations, but many can be traced back to the adornment practices in the Middle East. THE SMOKEY EYE Kohl in Arabic, kajal in Indian, and surma in Persian is a black eyeliner used by men and women in the ancient world. It was believed to have medicinal and protective properties but was also used for adornment. Having large, well-defined eyes was considered the epitome of Arab beauty. COSMETOLOGY The famous Muslim physician Abu al-Qasim al-Zah rawi, known in the West as Albucasis or Zahravius, born in 936 AD in Andalusia, wrote a multivolume medical encyclopedia. The 19th volume contained an entire chapter on cosmetics and is considered the first original Muslim work in cosmetology. SKINCARE The anti-aging, cleansing, and exfoliating properties of rosewater facial toner, shea butter lotion, and clay face masks can all also be traced back to Egypt. MAKEUP Egyptians mixed colored crushed minerals like mala chite and ochre with oils on stone palettes to make lip stick, blush, and eyeshadow. The pigment from burnt almonds was used to fill in the eyebrows. HAIR EXTENSIONS AND GELS The discovery of loose human hair and horsehair in archaeological sites suggests wigs and hair extensions were common in ancient Egypt. Research on mummies showed that a fatty material was applied to the styled hair. ORAL CARE The earliest recorded dentist was the Egyptian, Hesy-Ra, who lived during the Third Dynasty (2600 BCE). The ancient Egyptians are often credited with the first recorded toothpaste formula of salt, pepper, mint leaves, and iris flowers. SUN PROTECTION Red ochre smeared on the cheeks offered daily skin protection against desert conditions. Arab mothers applied kohl to their young children to protect them from the unforgiving Arabian sun. HAIR REMOVAL Ancient Egyptians practiced hair removal by tweez ing, shaving, and using a paste of sugar and honey to remove hair that is still used today (known as sugaring, a gentler alternative to other waxing alternatives). HAMMAM The traditional Ottoman-style bath originated in Turkey but is also a long-standing element of Moroccan cul ture. Queen Cleopatra is famed for her milk and honey baths. For Muslims living in the Middle Ages, hygiene was a part of everyday grooming and a requirement for fulfilling religious obligations. PERFUME As early as 10,000 BCE, both men and women used scented oils and ointments to mask body odor and clean and soften the skin. Scientific achievements in chemistry during the Arab Golden Age (8th century to the 13th century) led to huge strides in perfumery, distillation, and incense-making. SOAP Many believe, but historians cannot confirm, soap originated in Aleppo in the Levant Region of Syria around the 7th or 8th century and became a heavily traded commodity by the time of the Crusades source: 2024: MIDDLE EAST BEAUTY MARKET REPORT PAST. PRESENT. FUTURE For more information: info@beautymatter.com info@beautymatter.com If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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