Makeup – History & Today’s Natural Cosmetics

The makeup industry has changed and evolved with so many different trends and cultures over time. Women’s makeup has been used for centuries for different reasons and has been both embraced and discouraged depending on where you go. Some examples of the history of makeup (in no particular order) include the following:

1.      Middle Ages: used to create a paler look which distinguished your wealth and to cover up blemishes.

2.      Ancient Egypt: used for skin protection against the sun and to enhance the eyes with darker look (thought to ward off evil).

3.      Victorian era: only used by prostitutes and actors because it was thought …read more