Dark History 93: Death by Lipstick: Secrecy, Sorcery & Satanic Rituals Behind Makeup | Dark History with Bailey Sarian
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Ancient Sumerian Lip Paint
- In ancient Sumeria (3500 BC), Queen Puabi created lip paint from white lead and crushed red rocks.
- This became a status symbol, and she was even buried with her lip paint container.
Egyptian Eye Makeup
- Ancient Egyptians used eyeliner not just for aesthetics but also for spiritual protection, creating the 'Eye of Horus'.
- Interestingly, their eyeliner recipe contained ingredients now known to prevent sunburns, infections, and improve eyesight.
Greek Makeup Taboo
- In ancient Greece, makeup was primarily worn by sex workers, creating a social divide.
- Greek law even required sex workers to wear makeup to avoid "posing as ladies."