You may think of cosmetics as a relatively modern invention, but makeup has been around in one way or another since ancient times. Almost all ancient Egyptians wore eyeliner, for example.
That eyeliner also happened to contain lead, which would have been quite detrimental to the ancient Egyptians if their lifespans hadn't been so short to begin with. The use of lead cosmetics continued for many centuries after, and did poison quite a few people in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Other toxic chemicals, and even radioactive ones, have been used in makeup and clothing since then. For a long time, it was dangerous to look good. Here are some of the deadly cosmetic trends women once relied on.
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That eyeliner also happened to contain lead, which would have been quite detrimental to the ancient Egyptians if their lifespans hadn't been so short to begin with. The use of lead cosmetics continued for many centuries after, and did poison quite a few people in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Other toxic chemicals, and even radioactive ones, have been used in makeup and clothing since then. For a long time, it was dangerous to look good. Here are some of the deadly cosmetic trends women once relied on.
#Cosmetics #Women #Trends
Read Full Article: https://www.grunge.com/605745/the-deadly-cosmetic-trends-women-once-relied-on/
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