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"Interesting Facts about Ancient Greek Women, Apparently Using Cosmetics from Moss to Leeches"

Cosmetics themselves have become a primary necessity among most women. Just like in ancient Greek times, cosmetics have become an important part of human efforts to achieve eternal beauty. However, it is known that the ancient Greeks used various types of cosmetics, some of which were potentially dangerous and could pose risks to the skin. Here are interesting facts about ancient Greek women who used cosmetics made from hazardous ingredients!

Ancient Greeks used exotic and often dangerous cosmetics, such as lead which was one of the most commonly used ingredients in makeup.

The translation of the given text from 'Bahasa' to 'English' while preserving any html tags is as follows: "In fact, in the ancient world, lead was one of the most widely used substances in cosmetics. Known today to cause severe developmental delays, infertility, and dementia, this product is used in the form of a paste, much like foundation powder today, to whiten the skin and make women look younger."

The ancient Greek society used cosmetics.

Ancient Romans, strongly influenced by Greek culture, even began using white and red lead powder as part of their facial cosmetics, which eventually resulted in harmful effects. The use of lead-based pigments can cause serious damage to the skin.

Kevin Jones from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising Museum in New York City explained in an NBC News report that "It will erode the skin, causing various types of scar tissue. Their way to cover it up is by using thicker makeup, which will then worsen the situation."

Leech For Blush On.

Women in Greece also use more natural ingredients, such as red ochre from the earth and dyes extracted from moss for blush on, as well as ash and soot for eyebrow color.

"Saffron, which comes from the stigma of the crocus flower, is used as a cheek blush to add color to the cheeks. In addition, the most commonly used eyeliner in ancient times was made from antimony, which according to the journal Nature, is 'toxic if inhaled or ingested' and also has carcinogenic properties."

Using Leeches as Hair Dye.

Usually, the Greeks made hair dye by allowing leeches to rot in wine for forty days. Meanwhile, mixing ashes from teak wood and goat fat was used to lighten the hair. In fact, for shiny white teeth, ancient Greek society even used ashes as a tooth cleanser.

"Perfume used by the Greeks."

According to historians, since the Middle Bronze Age from the 14th to the 13th century BC, the Greeks were famous for making perfume by steeping plants, flowers, spices, and aromatic woods, such as frankincense, rose, and cinnamon, in oil. Because it is oil-based, most perfumes are in the form of thick paste and require a spoon to extract them from the container.

"Although perfume is used for pleasure or seduction, they are also symbols of status and used in rituals, including funerals."

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