Interesting facts about
mascara
mascara
How is mascara related to fish scales? How to choose a brush? What is the difference between waterproof from moisture-proof mascara?
Mascara is one of the main attributes in a woman's cosmetic bag. We use mascara every day, but sometimes we don't even know what secrets are stored in a small tube.
The history of the creation of mascara begins in 4000 BC.
Mascara is one of the oldest cosmetics. Like lipstick, the prototype of mascara was invented in ancient Egypt. More than six thousand years ago, women began to dye their eyelashes to make them thicker and longer. At that time, they made mascara from soot, ash, minerals and coal dust, adding honey, and sometimes even dung for a viscous consistency.
Later, similar mascara was used in Ancient Greece.
In ancient Rome was used a more stable lead-based compound. Women even lost their eyesight due to dangerous cosmetics, but still continued to use it. After the fall of the Roman Empire, lead mascara was forgotten for a long time.
Mascara is one of the oldest cosmetics. Like lipstick, the prototype of mascara was invented in ancient Egypt. More than six thousand years ago, women began to dye their eyelashes to make them thicker and longer. At that time, they made mascara from soot, ash, minerals and coal dust, adding honey, and sometimes even dung for a viscous consistency.
Later, similar mascara was used in Ancient Greece.
In ancient Rome was used a more stable lead-based compound. Women even lost their eyesight due to dangerous cosmetics, but still continued to use it. After the fall of the Roman Empire, lead mascara was forgotten for a long time.
The modern prototype of the mascara appeared in the middle of the 19th century
thanks to the English merchant of French origin Eugène Rimmel. However, the novelty didn't deserve popularity. Until now, in French, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish and Arabic, the word "rimmel" translates as "mascara."
A new milestone in the history of mascara began at the beginning of the 20th century. It is about the invention of the young chemist Terry Williams. His sister Maybel was very worried that she wouldn't be able to marry because of faded eyelashes. Terry Williams mixed petroleum jelly with charcoal and pressed it into a block. This solid mascara was applied to the eyelashes with a brush. Soon the sister got married, and the mascara acquired the name Maybelline, after Mabel and part of the word Vaseline.
However, mascara wasn't in demand among women, but cinema became a real salvation for the manufacturer. As it turned out, mascara looks much better in the frame than eyeliner. After the movie stars of the era appeared on the movie screen with new makeup, women immediately rushed to buy mascara.
Later, Terry Williams had competitors. Max Factor has added carnauba wax to the mascara, making the lashes shine.
In 1939, Elena Rubinstein invented waterproof mascara. But to obtain this effect, it was necessary to add turpentine. Eyelashes didn't lose color even when bathing, but the smell was terrible, and allergies to mascara occurred quite often. Currently, turpentine isn't added to mascara.
Later, Terry Williams had competitors. Max Factor has added carnauba wax to the mascara, making the lashes shine.
In 1939, Elena Rubinstein invented waterproof mascara. But to obtain this effect, it was necessary to add turpentine. Eyelashes didn't lose color even when bathing, but the smell was terrible, and allergies to mascara occurred quite often. Currently, turpentine isn't added to mascara.
the first colored mascara appeared in 1960. Today, the second most popular color, after black, is the brown shade of mascara. Currently, of the bright colors, Blue and purple shades are the Most popular.
Mascara Applicators
Does the applicator affect eyelash modeling? How to choose a brush?
Manufacturers have experimented a lot with mascara. With the composition, shape and material of applicators, with packaging. There were brushes, combs, brushes and complex designs designed to simultaneously dye the upper and lower eyelashes.
Until the middle of the 20th century, all mascaras were produced in dry form. In order to apply mascara to the eyelashes, the brush had to be moistened beforehand.
In 1958, Elena Rubinstein proposed the usual for us mascara in a bottle, which was applied with a small brush mounted in the lid.
Today there are a huge number of brushes for applying mascara (more than 100 types). They differ in the length of the villi, the material of manufacture, and weaving. Exist brushes with natural bristles, on which the villi are located randomly. Elastomer brushes are denser with elastic fibers that separate the lashes well.
Until the middle of the 20th century, all mascaras were produced in dry form. In order to apply mascara to the eyelashes, the brush had to be moistened beforehand.
In 1958, Elena Rubinstein proposed the usual for us mascara in a bottle, which was applied with a small brush mounted in the lid.
Today there are a huge number of brushes for applying mascara (more than 100 types). They differ in the length of the villi, the material of manufacture, and weaving. Exist brushes with natural bristles, on which the villi are located randomly. Elastomer brushes are denser with elastic fibers that separate the lashes well.
So how do you choose the right brush for your lash type?
Brushes can be different not only in shape and material, but also in color. But the color of the applicator doesn't affect any way.
The thin-bristled plastic brush allows for volume. But it separates the hairs badly.
Silicone brushes are used to separate the lashes.
Spiral-shaped villi are ideal for unruly lashes.
The short pile goes well with short eyelashes, it perfectly paints the lower row of eyelashes and hairs in the corners of the eyes.
Thick pile for thick eyelashes! Separates hairs and lengthens them.
Solid bristles are good for those with soft eyelashes.
The curved brush lifts the hairs and curls easily, giving the so-called "doll" look when the hairs are raised and curled.
Silicone brushes are used to separate the lashes.
Spiral-shaped villi are ideal for unruly lashes.
The short pile goes well with short eyelashes, it perfectly paints the lower row of eyelashes and hairs in the corners of the eyes.
Thick pile for thick eyelashes! Separates hairs and lengthens them.
Solid bristles are good for those with soft eyelashes.
The curved brush lifts the hairs and curls easily, giving the so-called "doll" look when the hairs are raised and curled.
The composition of the mascara is equally important
Each mascara has its own special formula. The composition of the lengthening, for exemple, includes special fibers that are attached to the tips of the eyelashes and thereby add a couple of millimeters.
The lengthening effect is also created by separating and dyeing the lashes from base to tips.
Volume mascara has a thicker consistency. The composition of such mascara literally envelops the eyelashes, visually adding volume and density to them.
Of the additional ingredients are often found: hyaluronic acid, arginine, beeswax for the formation of the curl of the eyelashes.
The lengthening effect is also created by separating and dyeing the lashes from base to tips.
Volume mascara has a thicker consistency. The composition of such mascara literally envelops the eyelashes, visually adding volume and density to them.
Of the additional ingredients are often found: hyaluronic acid, arginine, beeswax for the formation of the curl of the eyelashes.
Maybe you didn't know that...
Mascara is traumatic
Statistically, the most common eye injury is mascara application and contact with the brush in the eyes. Be careful!
Statistically, the most common eye injury is mascara application and contact with the brush in the eyes. Be careful!
The mascara contains fish scales
Is it surprising? Incredible, but almost every mascara contains "guanine". Guanine is obtained from fish scales, and he give the mascara its characteristic shine.
However, for the first time, guanine was separated from guano, which is why it got its name. It makes up the bulk of the excrement of birds and spiders.
In addition to mascara, guanine is often found in eyeshadows, lipsticks and glosses, bronzers, highlighters and blushers.
However, for the first time, guanine was separated from guano, which is why it got its name. It makes up the bulk of the excrement of birds and spiders.
In addition to mascara, guanine is often found in eyeshadows, lipsticks and glosses, bronzers, highlighters and blushers.
WATERPROOF and MOISTURE-PROOF mascara are different products!
It is better to refuse the use of WATERPROOF mascara when you are planning to take a shower or swim in the sea, it is not designed for such an amount of water. WATERPROOF mascara will save during snow or light rain. For complete protection against water, use MOISTURE-PROOF mascara.
it can be washed off only with special means.
The world's most expensive mascara costs
$ 14 million
The most expensive mascara in the world is from
H. Couture Beauty. A flacon is decorated with 18 carat gold and 2,500 blue diamonds. The price of the mascara also includes a lifetime refueling and service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Would you pay that price?
$ 14 million
The most expensive mascara in the world is from
H. Couture Beauty. A flacon is decorated with 18 carat gold and 2,500 blue diamonds. The price of the mascara also includes a lifetime refueling and service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Would you pay that price?
Mascara is the most short-lived cosmetics
Mascara has the shortest shelf life. After opening, you can use it comfortably for about three months. Depending on the composition, the term can be up to 6 months. Reanimating dried mascara by diluting it with eye drops, greasy oils, or plain water is a bad idea. After all, a spoiled product usually contains bacteria that can provoke allergic reactions to the eyes and skin around the eyes.
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