New Evidence About Ancient Egyptian Hygiene Has People Shaken
Ancient Egyptians didn't have telephones, electricity, or automobiles, but boy did they have fashion sense. Men and women of all social stations prided themselves on looking fresh — just like we do today. Yet their daily habits were very different from ours. Yup, chances are that modern people wouldn't touch the ancient Egyptians' bizarre beauty tips with a ten-foot pole.
1. Shaved heads
For both men and women in ancient Egypt, lice proved to be a major nuisance. They evicted these pests simply by shearing all their hair off! Granted, the elite did wear wigs as a status symbol.
2. Chewing herbs
Would you freak out if you saw a scribe with food stuck in his teeth? At least it might have been a sign that he had decent smelling breath. Egyptians munched on all kinds of fragrant leaves to fight halitosis.
3. Eyeshadow
Based on their heavy eye makeup, Egyptians would've loved the pop-punk trend of the 2000s. In addition to the striking visual effect, the eyeshadow and mascara helped deter the harsh rays of the Saharan sun.
4. Digging potties
Only the very rich and powerful could afford indoor toilets, and even those were a far cry from the porcelain thrones we enjoy today. Everyone else had to dig out a small pit to heed the call of nature.
