The Use Of Cosmetics In Bible Times

The beauty regimen of some women in Bible times included the use of cosmetics for the eyes, face, and skinAfter bathing, the woman applies some fragrant oil over her softened skin. Then she opens a colorfully ornamented box that contains a collection of small bottles, vases, and jars made of glass, ivory, shell, or stone. In them she has an assortment of oils and perfumes that are delicately scented with balsam, cardamom, cinnamon, frankincense, honey, myrrh, and the like.

From the box, the woman takes out several delicately shaped spoons, dishes, and bowls. Using them, she mixes the cosmetics she has chosen for the day. Peering into a bronze mirror, she carefully proceeds with her beauty regimen.

It seems that since the earliest times, women have been very interested in making themselves beautiful. Early tomb paintings, frescoes, and mosaics all suggest that the use of cosmetics was widespread among people in ancient Mesopotomia and Egypt. The heavily made up, almond-shaped eyes seen on images of Egyptian women were much admired.

So this shows that like in our time, women values cosmetics to make themselves beautiful even in ancient times.