Cosmetics Quiz

What are cosmetics?

• Mixtures of food ingredients

• Medicinal herbs

• Only synthetically created compounds

• Chemical compounds derived from natural sources

Which ancient civilizations used cosmetics?

• Greeks and Romans

• Egyptians and Sumerians

• Vikings and Celts

• Mayans and Aztecs

What was used by ancient Egyptians as a protective balm?

• Castor oil

• Kohl

• Vaseline

• Skin creams

Which substances were described by the Romans in skin creams?

• Aloe vera and coconut oil

• Tea tree oil and lavender

• Beeswax, olive oil, and rose water

• Shea butter and almond oil

What were Vaseline and lanolin used for in the nineteenth century?

• Cooking ingredients

• Hair styling products

• Skin care

• Perfumes