Questions and Answers
What did Cleopatra use to color her lipstick?
Ground carmine beetles
What did ancient Egyptians use to paint kohl around their eyes?
A mixture of metal, lead, copper, ash, and burnt almonds
What did women use to darken their eyes in history?
Burnt matches
What toxic substances did women use to give themselves a pale appearance in some cultures?
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What did women swallow in an attempt to improve their complexions?
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