Archaeologists have found that cosmetics were thriving in China during the Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD).
A new study in Ar…
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A rare find has emerged from the Giroft region in southeast Iran. An international team says the area’s ancient inhabitants were painting their lips as far back as the second…
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Experts say this affects products sold throughout Europe. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) team in Helsinki examined nearly 4,500 cosmetic products across 13 European countries. They found that 6 percent…
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Women have been enhancing their eyelashes with mascara for thousands of years. The first recorded use dates back to 3000 B.C. in Ancient Egypt, where people used a mixture called…
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September 10 marks International Makeup Day. It was started in 2016 by American makeup artist and beauty blogger James Charles, who argued that outer beauty can support inner harmony. As…
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You can use leftover kitchen ingredients—beyond perfumes and commercial cosmetics—to care for your skin and hair. Vinegar and baking soda are key ingredients in many DIY hand treatments that help…
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Many young women ask, “Can I use cosmetics?” and each has her own concerns. The answer is simple: start using cosmetics from an early age. First, determine your skin type.…
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We might think we know all about powder, a common cosmetic. But loose and compact powders are used differently. Dust powder foundation onto a cream-coated face, and rub compact powder…
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Do you know what Jane Fonda said when asked about her favorite beauty product? “Gymnastics!” And she was right. When you’re over thirty (or forty, or fifty) and life’s stresses…
