6th Grade Social Studies March 2014 Vol 1 | Page 11

grinding water and minerals together.
They eye makeup was usually blue,
black, or green, KD explains. When
the wealthy class “freshened” their
face, they used animal or vegetable
fats. This not only made their skin
smooth but it protected them form
harmful sun rays. This was like
modern sun screen.

All in all, how pharaohs
dressed, the clothing, and makeup of,
ancient Egypt played a big role in
everyday life. Also, it was a key part
to living a wealthy life. Now that we
have uncovered the fashion secrets
there is only one thing to say, “People
are only as strong as the fashion
choices they make”.