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Origin of Cosmetics

Yellow ochre powder? Sound like a hot new make-up color for 2001? Think again. Actually, yellow ochre powder was used by Aztec courtesans to make themselves look beautiful. This is just one of the many interesting facts about the origins of cosmetics you can find at Beautyworlds. You will also find comprehensive information on the history of tattooing, body painting and even cosmetic surgery. This site focuses on natural and multicultural beauty throughout past and present day. It continually makes you ask the question: what is beauty?

Tue, 19 Dec 2000 14:37:25 -0800

Submitted by: Robin Constantine