Egyptian earth

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Egyptian earth (also known as bronze powder or terracotta powder ) is a cosmetic product that contains burnt clay .

use

The powder is pressed into powder stones and pellets and applied to the body to give it a suntanned appearance.

When marketing, a reference to cosmetics in ancient Egypt is sometimes made.

literature

  • Marina Bährle-Rapp Springer Lexicon Cosmetics and Body Care Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer 2007; ISBN 978-3540710943 (3rd edition)