Cosmetics Essay

From the ancient Egyptians who used copper and lead to create the world’s first cosmetics to the merchandise that was scientifically progressed over time that can do anything and everything from hiding large pores, smoothing your face’s complexions, and turning the dull green of your eyes into a lively shade of emerald. Makeup has been an essential part of humanity for over thousands of years. Cosmetologists, chemists, fashion designers, religious leaders and governments has had an unbelievable impact over the world of cosmetics with about ten thousand years of experience. Because it is in human nature to find new ways of expressing ourselves in an artistic way and to always aim for perfection. Cosmetics has played a really big part part in our advancements from ancient civilization to the modern way of living our lives.

Women used burnt matches to darken their eyes, berries to stain their lips and young boys’ urine to dim their freckles, over the centuries. People even swallowed the ox’s blood in some unwise experiment to enhance their complexions!

Throughout history, Women has put their life and health at danger with many of their own homemade cosmetics. For example, in some cultures, women has used arsenic, mercury, lead, and even leeches to give themselves the pale presence assumed beautiful in the olden days. We have come a long way from the days of using dangerous toxics and mixtures that are deadly to enhance our appearance. Today’s multibillion dollar cosmetic industry must meet strict government rules about what it can and cannot include in the products and they must follow safe manufacturing guidelines. The most serious injury you’re likely to get from your cosmetics today is an irritation, a rash, or allergies ...

... middle of paper ...

...ut), is an example of this look. This was fashionable for centuries.
During the European Dark Ages cosmetics almost died out from the public eye. This is because of the tradition of prostitutes to use too much amount of cosmetics to hide their real age and emphasize their beauty and looks, for the longest time cosmetics were forgotten by the majority of the European population. Monarchs made public announcements and statements that wearing makeup was not decent and improper. Even church officials spread the belief that makeup were only used by pagans and satan worshippers, and for the longest time only stage actors and actresses were the only ones who were allowed to wear makeup, but only during their performances.

Conclusion:
Cosmetics helped us change the way we look, fixed our bodies in time of sickness and empowered us to express our religion and beliefs.