Cosmetics
Goering, S. (2005). Cosmetics. Encyclopedia of Science, Technology, and Ethics. Ed. Carl Mitcham. Vol. 1. Detroit: Macmillan Reference USA. 434-437. Retrieved from Gale Virtual Reference Library.
In this database, Sara Goering explains about the history of cosmetics easily to understand. Firstly, she talks about the practice of painting and tattooing the body dates back to early-Neanderthal humans. I could find the fact that the initial purpose of cosmetics at the time was not only to enhance beauty, but for camouflage to fear in others and representation of animal gods in ritual ceremonies. Then, he compares the purpose of cosmetics of Neanderthal humans with ancient Egyptians’, who focused on eye make-up for protection from the sun as well as for decoration. These two examples from different countries are very useful for me to broaden my essay, because I can compare two or more countries about the different means of cosmetics in my essay.
your topic was so interesting! I liked your presentation too.
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