<Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article has an unclear citation style . The references used may be made clearer with a different or consistent style of citation and footnoting . (May 2017) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> The ancient Egyptians regarded beauty as a sign of holiness . Everything the ancient Egyptians an integral part of their daily lives . Traders traded makeup often, especially in the upper classes . In tombs, cosmetic palettes were found buried with the deceased as grave goods which further emphasized the idea that cosmetics were not only used for aesthetic purposes but rather magical and religious purposes . </P> <P> The two main forms of eye makeup were grepond eye paint and black kohl . The green eye paint was made of malachite, a copper carbonate pigment, and the black kohl was made from a substance called galena, a dark grey ore . Crushed up charcoal was also used in this process . </P> <P> The ancient Egyptians were not entirely misguided in believing that kohl would prevent eye infections because it actually did prevent an ocular infection that was caused by the flooding of the Nile . The lead - based substances in the kohl promoted the production of nitric oxide in their skin, which helped strengthen their immune systems against diseases . The soot in kohl helped in reducing the damaging effects of sun glare on their eyes . The ancient Egyptians created a remedy for burns by mixing the cheek and lip stain and other remedies for improving skin with red natron, northern salt and honey . However, the ancient Egyptians strongly believed that the healing effects of these cosmetics were magical rather than medical . </P>

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