Royal Botanic Gardens
Plant Cultures: Sugar Cane
Many interesting facts about sugar cane are presented in this thorough resource. Topics examined include history medicine food uses cosmetic application, and more.
Other
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
This resource provides much information about specific procedures. Also has updated news about what's going on in the field of plastic surgery.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Use this informative website highlighting the Food and Drug Administration and the role they play in keeping our food safe.
Andre Dollinger
Reshafim: Ancient Egypt: Personal Ornaments
On this website you can read about all types of personal adornment of both men and women in ancient Egypt. There are pictures and hyperlinks for more information.
Other
American Academy of Dermatology: Acne
Basic information about acne. Also includes information about how acne forms, cleansing, diet, sunlight, cosmetics, and treatment. Includes pictures.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Economic Uses of Algae
Today, various species of marine algae provide not only food but also extracts used in numerous pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and industrial applications.
Other
Romans in Sussex: Roman Clothing and Jewelry
Provides a description of what the Romans wore both in clothing and jewelry. Gives good examples of the types of jewelry used by the Romans.
Curated OER
Eternal Egypt: Gold Vessel of Queen Hetepheres
This gold cup was manufactured for Queen Hetepheres and was used for cosmetics.
Curated OER
Eternal Egypt: Head of a Statue With Short Wig
The alabaster head of the statue portrays a man wearing a short wig in the shape of a skullcap. The head was painted in black to define the hair, the cosmetic lines of the eyes, and the mustache.
Curated OER
Eternal Egypt: Razor Blade of Queen Hetepheres
This golden razor blade from Queen Hetepheres was probably used for shaving or applying cosmetic unguents upon the face.
Curated OER
Harvesting Kelp From Polyculture Pilot Project in Bay of Fundy, Nb
This fascinating site looks at the role marine plant aquaculture plays in the textile, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and biotechnological industries.
Curated OER
Eternal Egypt: Medical Bottle
A small bottle in the shape of a tube, the body of which gets narrower towards the top, and ends with a narrow rim; physicians and herbalists used bottles of this type for measuring and dispensing medicines.
Curated OER
Eternal Egypt: Hair Pin With Gilded Ends
Wooden tapered hair pin with gilded ends found in a basket, from the tomb of Kha.
US Food and Drug Administration
U.s. Food and Drug Administration: Aromatherapy
This government agency article states its view of aromatherapy and the claims of its effectiveness in promoting health.
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