In ancient THERA, 3.700 years before the art of mekeup and
grooming of women was developed.Excavations made in the
prehistoric town of Akrotiri Santorini, brought to light valuable
frescoes that represent women with painted lips, brush on face,
eyeliner, even painted fingernails and groomed hair. Women took
rocks from the volcano, pulverized them and then used that volcano
poweder to create cosmetics.