Ludmila Makeup

The first nail polish was invented in China in 3000 B.C. by mixing egg whites, beeswax, gum, and colored powder.

The ancient Romans considered wrinkles, freckles, sunspots, skin flakes and blemishes to be unfavorable. To soften wrinkles, they used swan fat or donkey milk; sores and freckles were treated with the ashes of snails.

In the 1400′s, women whitened their faces with “ceruse,” which was made from vinegar and powdered lead. Ceruse rapidly ate the skin away, causing the need to apply more than one layer. It eventually killed the person.

A popular technique called “urine therapy” is used by many celebrities to stay healthy and beautiful. This includes rubbing your first urine of the day on your face, and/or drinking a few drops :-/

In the Victorian era, upper-class women did not wear any makeup, since it was only used by stage actresses, working-class women, and prostitutes.

In the Elizabethan era, coal tar was used as eyeliner, mascara, and eyebrow pencil. Unfortunately, it smelled terrible, caused blindness and is flammable.

In 1400, it was fashionable for women to be hairless. They would shave their heads and pluck their eyebrows and eyelashes entirely out.