Suitability of the voltammetry of immobilized microparticles to detect and discriminate lead compounds in microsamples of ancient black cosmetics

Pérez-Arantegui, Josefina; Cepriá, Gemma

doi:10.1016/j.electacta.2014.06.085

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“…While stibnite has been found in excavated kohl samples, galena ore was more common. This misconception might stem from the use of the Latin word stibium for kohl or possibly the reference to stibnite in ancient Muslim texts as the proper ingredient for formulating kohl [9]. Often, minor components in kohl consisted of other lead-based compounds, such as phosgenite ((PbCl)2CO3) and laurionite (PbCl(OH)), which provided lighter tones to the resulting formula.…”

Section: Egyptian Cosmeticsmentioning

confidence: 99%

History of Natural Ingredients in Cosmetics

McMullen

Dell'Acqua²

2023

Cosmetics

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There has been interest in the history of cosmetics for the last several decades. In part, this renewed curiosity is probably due to the revolutionizing natural movement in the cosmetic industry. In this article, we provide an overview of the historical aspects of the use of natural ingredients in cosmetics, which mostly come from botanical and mineral sources. We begin with an introduction to the art and science of cosmetics in the ancient world, which includes accounts of Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Greek, and Roman cosmetics as well as Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic Medicine. These dermatological and cosmetic practices, which were advanced for the time, paved the way for the current revolution of natural ingredients in cosmetic products. Without providing a comprehensive historical account, we surveyed selected cultures during different periods of time to provide some perspective of our current understanding of natural ingredients in cosmetics. Attention is also given to the rich contributions of body art by tribal societies to our knowledge base, especially in the areas of dyes and pigments. Finally, we offer some perspective of natural ingredient cosmetics in the Information Age.

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Section: Egyptian Cosmeticsmentioning

confidence: 99%