The makeup for aesthetic function was first used by the Egyptians who used khol and painted themselves in a very unique way. The trade of Egypt with other people took the makeup to Greece and Rome during Classical Antiquity. In Rome, Nero's wife, Poppaea Sabina, joined the use of makeup, making it popular. During this period the cosmetics were not yet so developed which made them quite risky, because they were too toxic and prolonged use caused poisoning and premature aging.
In the Middle Ages the makeup no longer valued, because the Church condemned their use: with the argument that cosmetic beauty created a false appearance of people and stir up the sin of lust. Only in the late Middle Ages, with the growth of boroughs, which apothecaries popularized the makeup again. In the Renaissance the use of cosmetics such as makeup and perfume became increasingly popular throughout Europe. Queen Catherine de Medici strongly adhered using cosmetics bringing fashion from Italy (his home country) to France (where he soon gained fame). Over the centuries the habit of makeup was increasingly common and accepted in society, especially in the higher classes.
Was with the industrial revolution (in the nineteenth century) and the film industry (during the early twentieth century) that cosmetics, especially the makeup became more accessible to all sections of society.
Nowadays, the use of makeup has been greatly valued. Mainly because of the development of new techniques in the industry and also for their ease of dissemination through the media. France and the United States are featured worldwide in the field.
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