Cosmetics, the word only made us imagine all the lipsticks, mascaras, creams and related stuff in our wardrobe. People undoubtedly spend a huge amount of bucks on their cosmetics to look good and feel good. And that is why the market if flooded with cosmetics for different occasions, different seasons and different skin types. But do you know some of the interesting and must-known facts about cosmetics that will elevate your knowledge about them to another level? Let’s take a heed to them one by one.
#1. From where does it come
The word cosmetic comes from Greek word ‘kosmos’ meaning ‘technique of dress and ornament’. Although it was Egyptian who used them first.
#2. The first ever cosmetic
The history of first cosmetic creation is way too old. It has been found that Egyptians generated the first cosmetic from copper and lead ore. Their women used to put it under their eyelids and eyelashes.
#3. Makeup to frighten
I know you put them to astound the people around you but in the late centuries it was done to frighten the enemies or if they want to do some kind of magic. The one we called as Black magic.
#4. Do makeup and get a divorce
Yes, this used to happen in England in the 18th Century where there was a law that a man can divorce his wife if he saw her or rather caught her putting makeup! Can you imagine?
#5. People notice your extra efforts
Good news isn’t it? It has been studied and found out that people do observe the added efforts done either they are in work or to impress. So don’t worry dear your effort will not go futile. Be sure, the superfluous hard work pays off really well.
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