... was made from green malachite (green ore of copper) from Sinai; Mesdemet, a dark gray ore of lead, was derived from either stibnite (antimony sulphide) or, more typically, galena (lead sulphide/ kohl) (Iiies , 2011). However, studies have demonstrated that lead can cause poisoning or increase the risk of developing cataracts. Currently, there are healthier ways to apply eyeliner without any health risk ... ...

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... status within the group. Among examples of the widespread custom of painting the body are the red ocher found in prehistoric burial sites, the blue woad of the ancient Britons, kohl used in Asia to enhance the beauty of the eyes, the use of henna on the fingernails in the Middle East, and the war paint of some Native Americans. ...

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