The biomedical properties of ancient Egyptian black eye makeup
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F people would be unfamiliar with the iconic eye make-up of the ancient Egyptians. Modern perceptions that the Egyptians used the substance known as kohl for purely cosmetic purposes are not correct. Data from recent studies provide a profound insight into this previously little understood aspect of Egyptian cosmetics and their preparation. Various scientifi c studies have produced detailed analysis of the chemical constitution of the eye compounds, and concluded that the ancient Egyptians utilized sound empirical science. Ancient Egyptian manuscripts1 list many remedies for bodily ailments, and of particular interest here are those for eye conditions. Although specifi c quantities are not mentioned it is reasonable to assume that an Egyptian eye-doctor knew the composition of each type of prescription. Set out in fi gure 1 is one such prescription from the papyrus Ebers (pEbers) with its modern translation.2
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