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The body care was very important for
ancient Egyptians.
They used creams, ointments and perfumes to soften and
perfume the skin. The women lightened their skin with a creamy mixture obtained
by biacca , available in various colors, from the palest to the amber
ones, usually used for the lips.
They outlined their eyes with black or green
kohl, respectively extracted from the golena or from the malachite.
The
nails were painted and also the palms of hands and feet, and sometimes event the
hair, with a mixture of henna.
They used mirrors, tweezers for depilation and
utensils for manicure.
The perfumes (used as the cream by men and women), were extracted by flowers,
that were macerated and pressed.
All the fragrant essences were protected by God Shesmu.
They were made in laboratories associated to the temples and kept in jars
of vitreous paste, the “faience”.

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