The Bizarre and Dangerous Beauty Trends of Ancient Times

Eyelash Stenciling

Before pigments were synthesized, in ancient times, ladies used flowers and roots to make lipstick and blush. The upper-class systems had access to the finest powdered ingredients, while the lower classes had to forage for their own cosmetics. 

The Roadside Beauty Parlor

Death was a big part of life in the Middle Ages. People were deeply concerned with making their own deaths as beautiful and peaceful as possible. If a person would suspect that they were in their final moments, they would toss on their nicest clothes and makeup to look fit for the occasion. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.