Once Apon a Time............In Egypt, Part2,

Hey Guys it me again with the next installment of some more history.  Back to Egyptian times.........As I said the last time back as far as 3,000 B.C., Egyptians were using things in nature for cosmetics and hair.  minerals, insects, berries used as make up for the eyes, lips and skin, and henna for hair and nails.  It stains nails a red brown color and also is like a semi- permanent hair color, no peroxide.  I have used henna and it is very natural last about 6-8 washed if I remember correctly.
 The were the first to infuse essential oils from all kinds of plant life for  perfumes to use in purification purposes.  Queen Nefertiti(1400 B.C) and Cleopatra(50B.C).  These 2 women were very extravagant in the make up.  Kohl on the eyes and stained fingers with henna.  Cleopatra even erected a personal cosmetic factory next to the dead sea.
The Ancient Egyptians also made Kohl for the eyes.  It is a mixture of ground galena, sulfur and animal fat.  It is said to protect their eyes from the glare of the sun.
Well that's it from me today enjoy the journey.
Bye for now,
Kelly.