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Make-Up and Body Care in Ancient Israel

In the hot, dry climate of the ancient Near East, skin care was almost as common as now, and at a very advanced stage of development. Women applied fragrant ointments to protect their skin from drying out. They also made up their faces with bright colours, used perfume and lacquered their nails.

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