The History of Makeup

by Christy Tillery French

“The earliest historical record of makeup comes from the 1st Dynasty of Egypt (c.3100-2907 BC). Tombs from this era have revealed unguent jars, which in later periods were scented.

Unguent was a substance extensively used by men and women to keep their skins hydrated and supple and to avoid the wrinkles from the dry heat.

The women of Egypt also decorated their eyes by applying dark green color to the under lid and blackening the lashes and the upper lid with kohl, which was make from antimony (a metallic element) or soot.

It is believed the Jews adopted the use of makeup from the Egyptians, since references to the painting of faces appear in the New Testament section of the Bible. . . .”

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

“The history of cosmetics spans at least 6000 years of human history, and almost every society on earth. . . . Archaeological evidence of cosmetics certainly dates from ancient Egypt and Greece. . . . Cosmetics were also used in ancient Rome, although much of Roman literature suggests that it was frowned upon. It is known that some women in ancient Rome used various substances, including lead-based formulas, to whiten the skin, and kohl was used to line the eyes.[8] . . .”

Please note this astounding historical statement made by this Encyclopedia:

“The history of cosmetics spans at least 6000 years of human history, and almost every society on earth.”

Scripture substantiates that statement:

“That which has been is what will be, that which is done is what will be done. And there is NOTHING NEW under the sun (that shines over the nations of the entire planet). Is there ANYTHING of which it may be said, “See, this is new”? (Ecclesiastes 1:9-10).

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