Shocking Facts about Make up that you Never Knew

Make up is a crucial part of our life now. Women all over the world spend a huge amount of money on cosmetics and make up. Ever wondered how it all started?? Interestingly make up is as ancient as you can imagine. It has existed for thousands of years. Makeup, according to archeologists has been there for over two thousand years and was initially used for cosmetic as well as health purposes. Fascinatingly, the most interesting things were used to apply on your face in old time. Things like lead, tar and a line of similar elements were use that we wouldn’t even dream putting over face now. The range in cosmetics has evolved and is now much more skin friendly. Here are some very interesting, yet shocking facts elaborated by makeup artist “Michelle Phan” about makeup:

Facts & Figures AW14

The Mayor of London Boris Johnson said: ‘These latest figures are clear evidence of the hugely important contribution that fashion makes to our economy. It is a dynamic industry whose value is increasing thanks to the dazzling creativity of our designers, the brilliant colleges that bring up the next waves of talent and a fast moving retail sector, which covers the spectrum of great style from bespoke to high street. My office will continue to work with the British Fashion Council to ensure that London remains on the front row in the international fashion stakes.’

George Osborne, Chancellor of the Exchequer said: 'London is about to host one of the central events in the fashion calendar, but more importantly it is about to showcase the world class talent we have in our fashion industry. It is testament to the designers, large and small, of the United Kingdom, and to all those who work in the wider retail industry.’

Sam Moore, COO, Oxford Economics, added “Our research underlines the continued and growing importance of the fashion industry’s contribution to the UK economy. Despite, the severe economic headwinds that have confronted British industries since 2009, the growth of the fashion industry is a testament to the popularity of the UK’s fashion industry.”

'I wish all those involved a successful London fashion week, and hope that it generates more opportunities for some of our most promising creative talents. A successful fashion industry means more jobs for the people of this country and that in turn means economic security for families in Britain'.