Ancient Egyptians used makeup for protection
Ancient Egyptians used makeup, like kohl eyeliner, as a spiritual shield against evil spirits and the "evil eye," blending aesthetics with powerful protective beliefs.
Ancient Egyptians, both men and women, applied makeup not just for beauty but as a powerful shield against evil. From 3000 BCE, they lined their eyes with kohl, a dark paste, believing it mimicked the protective Eye of Horus, a symbol of divine safeguarding. This practice was thought to ward off malevolent forces and the "evil eye," a curse bringing misfortune.
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