The Cultural and Philosophical Concepts of Cosmetics in Beauty and Art Through the Medical History of Mankind

July 2001 in “ Clinics in Dermatology ”

Oumeish Youssef Oumeish

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TLDR Cosmetics enhance beauty, fix defects, and intimidate enemies, with varying cultural standards and alternative methods.

This document explores the cultural and philosophical concepts of cosmetics in beauty and art throughout the medical history of mankind. It discusses the use of cosmetics to enhance beauty, compensate for physical defects, and intimidate enemies. Different cultures have different standards of beauty, and the document touches on the idea of perfect beauty. The document also covers alternative methods in beauty and cosmetics, such as massage, aromatherapy, and reflexology, as well as the importance of hairstyle and classical makeup. The article notes the potential complications of tattooing and hair removal methods.

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