Eyeliner is one of my joys. Men and women of all social classes were wearing eyeliner as early as 6000 BC in Egypt. 📷 @rerutled 
The hieroglyphic term for makeup artist derives from the root “sesh,” which translates to write or engrave. As I hold that eyeliner brush, I feel like a calligrapher, writing a letter of love to myself feministgiant.com/p/deliberate-b…
The ancient Egyptian word for “makeup palette” derives from the word meaning “to protect.” My ancestors believed Kohl eyeliner protected them vs the harsh sunlight or the Evil Eye; I believe the eyeliner I apply every day protects me vs the harsh days of pandemic & perimenopause.
For ancient Egyptians, eyeliner was not just to enhance appearance and it was not just for this life. Cosmetics were found in the graves of men, women, and children. Deliberate Beauty for what is ahead too!
In fact, “according to ancient Egyptian manuscripts, eye makeup was believed to have a magical role, in which the gods Horus and Ra would protect wearers against several illnesses.” nationalgeographic.com/science/articl…
The first recorded eyeliner-like substance known to historians was kohl used in Ancient Egypt via @LeilaEttachfini
vice.com/en/article/kzy…
vice.com/en/article/kzy…
Every morning as I lovingly paint around my eyes, I am protecting myself with daily joy and building strength for what is to come. My ritual of Deliberate Beauty connects me to a heritage extending millenia and which demands “Find beauty! Joy is coming!” feministgiant.com/p/deliberate-b…
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From the logo by artist @sxgx and essays on my Sekhmet tattoo and Hatshepsut the King Herself.
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