It's all Greek (so to speak) to me.
Which reminds me.
Stone Age Color
The More Things Change...
Oh sure, lure me into even more peril.
Lipstick was used by prostitutes in ancient times to advertize that they were willing to give the old Presidential Treatment.
Some of the most notorious were found on the island of Lesbos, so until Sappho came along (so to speak), to be a Lesbian meant to, uh, imitate Pan, if you know what I mean.
Euphemisms — they’re not just for breakfast anymore.
Hmmm...I always associated the Greek way with the other side. Ah well...live and learn.
LOL, I don’t think that is historical fact, but do find it funny.
Egyptian Makeup for Lips and Face For beautifying their faces, ancient Egyptians used the following:
l Ceruse. This was a white lead pigment they used to lighten their faces.
l Fat. They used goose or bear fat as wax base in adding pigments.
http://www.eye-make-up-tips.com/makeup/makeup-beauty-tips/ancient-egyptian-makeup.aspx l Red ochre. They used this type of red clay for adding colour to their lips and cheeks.
l Wine. The dregs from wine were used as their form of ancient lipstick.
l Chalk. Chalk was also used to whiten the face.
Egyptian make up was all about a white face, dark brows and lashes, and nice, red lips.
It's all Greek (so to speak) to me.
Which reminds me.
Stone Age Color
The More Things Change...