First Blog

  8,200-Year-Old Kohl Eyeliner Unearthed in Türkiye’s Yeşilova Höyük Archaeologists in Türkiye’s Yeşilova Höyük have uncovered an extraordinary 8,200-year-old stone-made kohl eyeliner, the oldest ever found. This discovery reveals that ancient Aegean women, dating back to 6,500 BCE, were just as passionate about beauty as today. Found with traces of black pigment, the kohl pen adds a new layer to our understanding of early beauty rituals. Excavation head, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zafer Derin, emphasized the significance, noting that beauty tools have been part of Aegean culture for thousands of years. This discovery not only sheds light on early cosmetic practices but also suggests ancient women’s care for self-expression. The eyeliner’s black pigment, believed to be manganese oxide, will undergo further analysis.

Beauty is not easy. Consider Countless hours taking care of the skin, with Creams, rubs, cleansing, moisturizers. The right diet with vegetables, fruit, and protein. Careful hair care. Plenty of sleep and exercise. Taste with clothing. Total expertise with makeup. Intelligence helps a lot.   For the young, beauty is mostly natural. For the next thirty years, it is hard work and very expensive.   For the men folk: This is not unlike the athlete who performs analogously, but less rigorously, at a different “sport.”

  Cosmetics, according to the New York Post: American women spend an average of  $115 for makeup and beauty treatments per month , or $1,380 per year. They also spend an average of $65 per month on creams, lotions, moisturizers, and anti-aging treatments. This is not new. Women have spent big on makeup since ancient times. 

On Calmness. One thing I never noticed before now is the calmness conveyed by people.   In particular, many women convey a certain calmness in their appearance.   This calmness engenders relief from the chaos surrounding you. It settles erratic fears. It soothes and relaxes the home.  However, I never realized that calmness is a deep form of beauty. Is this the beauty of the Mona Lisa ? Is this what da Vinci captured many centuries ago? I think so. The same must hold for men, but I’m less able to perceive it.