Beauty in Ancient Rome

Practice and Principles of Roman Beauty Rituals

I'm cross-posting here from my Cosmetic Chemistry Blog on Medium to share about my series on the culture of beauty in ancient Rome.

The series is based on an article "Cosmetics in Roman Antiquity: Substance, Remedy, Poison” by Kelly Olson published in The Classical World.

The world of cosmetics in Roman antiquity was as varied and nuanced as today’s beauty industry. Although the substances and methods might have changed, the desire to enhance one’s beauty is a timeless pursuit. It’s fascinating to uncover these historical perspectives and see how they shape our current perceptions.

Check out Olson's research and the story behind my Medium blog here