For centuries people have used cosmetics to enhance or decorate the human figure for aesthetic or religious purposes. The earliest archaeological evidence of the use of cosmetics can be traced back to ...

The Egyptians were among the first to use cosmetics and perfumes. As early as 10,000 BCE ... They rouged their lips and cheeks, stained their nails with henna, and lined their eyes and eyebrows ...

Both men and women of ancient Egypt adorned themselves with makeup, not only for aesthetic enhancement but also for ...