Ancient sources

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Sample of myrrh (Commiphora myrrha).
 
© Musée François Tillequin – Collections de matière médicale.
The cosmetic artifacts found in Egyptian tombs (3,000 years B.C.) as well as the numerous papyri (1,700 years B.C.) in our possession are indicative of the way ancient Egyptians regarded hygiene and beauty. In those days, ointments and make-up already associated medicinal virtues with esthetic approach. Just like the Egyptians, the Greeks and then the Romans made an extensive use of cosmetics. Ancient texts attest to the use of three main colors – white, red and black – to enhance the features and indicate power.
Sample of incense.
 
© Musée François Tillequin – Collections de matière médicale.

 

 

 

The King Philippe Arridée giving parfumes to Horus-Ra Egyptian God. Eugène Rimmel. Le livre des parfums. Préface d’Alphonse Karr. Paris, Gand, Leipzig: Dentu, 1870.
This document is freely available
BIU Santé Pharmacie : cote RES 14582.
Eugène Rimmel. Le livre des parfums. Préface d’Alphonse Karr. Paris, Gand, Leipzig : Dentu, 1870.
This document is freely available
BIU Santé Pharmacie : cote RES 14582.
Galenus Cerate (an ancient Cold Cream). Album de platinotypies of Hyppolite Blancard, given to Dr. Paul Dorveaux, July 21, 1900.
 
© Collection d’histoire de la pharmacie – Conseil national de l'Ordre des pharmaciens.
 

 

Roman flaks for cosmetic oils with the name of the ingredient and the brand of the maker. Les Parfums de France, 1936.
 
BIU Santé Pharmacie : cote P 15268.