An interesting book and finally very comprehensive despite its number of pages, where each page reserve its share of surprises: The color symbolism in mythological hospices, the difference between cosmetics (body care) and "commotique" (makeup) in civilization Greek, cross male complexion (sometimes mercury!) as a "fig leaf" (injury, disease) in the Renaissance, etc. The book is exciting: Far from being confined to pure products Cosmetics, the author also talks about body modification (tattoos, piercing, scarification, etc.) through the centuries, and do not forget to give grandmothers recipes (A great-grandmother d'arrières sometimes because some are from ancient Egypt!), All in a clear and informative style without ever being boring. A great surprise in any case, especially that this kind of work is rare enough to be reported!
