This interesting but short article looks at the history of make-up from the Ancient Egyptians to modern times. It takes us from the Arab world to India and Europe and also looks at the size of today’s cosmetics industry. From perfume to lipstick, from animal rights to skin whitener, this article has something for everyone (730 words).
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