History of Cosmetics and Perfume (Relaxing Bedtime Story to Unplug or Fall Asleep)

Tonight I will tell you about the origins and evolution of cosmetics and perfume, from prehistory to our time. We explore how ancient cultures developed cosmetics and how important they were in reflecting social order and beauty standards. I will also talk about the history of perfume, from the first known scent extraction equipment and the first known perfume maker in Mesopotamia, to the diversification of ingredients and techniques that lead to the modern perfume industry. You can also listen to Lights Out Library on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KZFL3L... Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/17b... Other platforms: just search for "Lights Out Library: Sleep Documentaries" and you will find us! Credits: Narration by Olimpia, script by The French Whisperer and Olimpia, visuals by the French Whisperer, under Wikipedia Commons, or under license from Panthermedia, Freepik, Canstock and Shutterstock. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... ******************************* Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 02:16 Body Art and Culture 07:07 Ancient Egypt 13:20 China, Rouge and White 28:03 Ancient Greece and Rome 42:09 From Medieval to Modern Times 01:03:25 History of Perfume