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10,000 BC
Ingredients discovered!
Myrrh, thyme, marjoram, chamomile, lavender, lily, peppermint, rosemary, cedar, rose, aloe, olive oil, sesame oil, and almond oil -
3,000 BC
Chinese people began to stain their fingernails, with arabic, gelatin, beeswax, and egg. Chou dynasty royals wore gold and silver on their nails, consecutive royals wore black and red. Lower ranked citizens were forbade from this luxury. Grecian ladies would often paint their faces, or apply crushed mulberries as rouge. Oxen hair was supplied to apply false eyebrows. -
1,000 BC
Chinese began using rice powder to whiten their complexion! This is very famous! Eyebrows were also commonly shaved off. They painted their teeth gold or black often. Henna dyes used for staining hair and faces. Some may question their tastes, as their style was a bit odd. -
100 AD
Rome began using barley flour and butter on their pimples, although quite strange. They had their own form of polish for their nails as well, made of sheep fat, and blood.
Mud baths became popular here.
Roman men also start to dye their hair blond. -
1200 AD
The aftereffect of the Crusades commenced the importation of perfumes. From the Middle East, to Europe. -
1,900 AD
Regardless of beauty salon popularity, it was highly frowned upon. Women would enter cosmetic stores through a back entrance to avoid humiliation. -
1,400 AD
Scent making was hyped up, putting an end to natural ingredients being used, unfortunately. This began the process of testing different scents, ingredients, and chemicals together. -
1,800 AD
The horrible use of lead and copper was abandonded for zinc oxide. -
4,000 BC
First beauty enhancing cosmetics are discorvered. Most importantly, eyeliner. Their eyeliner was called khol, and created from burnt almonds, oxidized copper, different-colored coppers ores, lead, ash, and ochre. Other cosmetics were created at this time as well, mainly for contouring. -
1,300 AD
In England, dyed hair becomes common, especially red. As well as the use of egg whites, as they believed it lightened the appearance of skin. They were correct about egg whites being beneficial for skin, they are high in protein which promotes tissue repair and growth, very hydrating.