Wednesday, 2 December 2015




3. In the 1930’s, a product called “Lash Lure” was sold in the U.S. as permanent mascara. It blinded more than a dozen women and killed one.


5. Ancient Roman toothpaste contained ammonia from human urine, which whitened the teeth.

6. 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.

7. In 1400, it was popular for woman to be hairless. They would shave their heads and pluck their eyebrows and eyelashes completely out.

8. Underarm hair was first said to be unfeminine by the Wilkenson Sword Razor Company in 1915 after a woman appeared on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar magazine without any.


10. 60% of 12 years old girls use cosmetics.

11. Bubble bath, Mouthwash and Deodorant are all considered cosmetics.
