In ancient times, cosmetics were used not just for enhancing outer beauty, but to attain punya , ayush , aarogyam and anandam . Do you know that cosmetology, that is, the skill of using cosmetics, has always been a part of our culture. This ' chatushashti ' art forms like painting, dance, drama, music and sculptures is a part of 64 arts ( chausath kala) which were used to be practised since ancient times. It is believed that the ancient science of cosmetology was born in Egypt and India. Things related to cosmetology, were used during the Indus Valley Civilisation as well. In those times, both women and men were equally conscious about their appearances. In the timeframe of Indus valley civilisation, kohl (kajal) was applied on the eyelashes and below the eyebrows. During those times, the method of preparing kajal was quite natural. Aside from its asthetic appeal, kajal was originally worn as a form of protection for the eye. The belief was that darkening around the lids cou...
The Unheard Secrets aims to turn up those pages of the abandoned heritage which was lost somewhere in the shadow of that historical era.. busting the myths and disclosing the unsung stories which somehow failed to prove their existence in the test of time. Lets put our ears into those vanquished voices, which still might want to unbox their hidden treasures.. stories.. which even History failed to hear it.