Title: A History of Cosmetics
Headings: A SHORT HISTORY OF COSMETICS AND MAKEUP
A SHORT HISTORY OF COSMETICS AND MAKEUP
By Tim Lambert
Cosmetics in the Ancient World
Cosmetics in the Middle Ages
Cosmetics 1500-1800
Modern Cosmetics
A Timeline of Cosmetics

Content: Sometimes they were in the shape of stars or crescent moons. In the 17th century people used toothpicks but in the latter part of the century toothbrushes were introduced. ( Toothbrushes came from China. They were first mentioned in 1498). People also made scented soaps. In the 18th century pale skin was still fashionable. So were dark eyebrows. Women also still used rouge abundantly. Perfume was also common. In the early 18th century a new scent was made in Cologne.