Be you ti ful Section C

15. To appear beautiful/presentable 16. "relentless pursuit" 17. To show opposites: white lead, a toxic/poisonous substance, is believed to be good for the skin. 18. European women had to endure the painful process of plucking their hairline to have ahigh forehead [1] and damaged their scalps by sitting in the sun in crownless hats to bleach their hair [1]. 19. Modern women do not have to risk their lives or health in the process of looking beautiful [1] as stringent regulations ensure that cosmetic products are safe for usage [1]. 20. (i) Egyptian ladies used cosmectics for health and hygiene. [1] They used cosmetics to combat the harsh weather conditions. [1] (ii) They also use them to beautify themselves/to keep their skin soft and smooth. 21. Summary points: - sme of which are decidedly dangerous\ - in ancient Egypt, cosmetics were important for health and hygiene. - they used oils to prevent excessive dryness - some treatments used harmful chemicals - Asian women bleached their faces to attain pasty white complexion - Japanese women used bird droppings - During the Renaissance, Europeans removed hair from their harlines to attain high foreheads. - Dyes were used to bleach their hair - Italians sat in the sun despite the resulting scalp damage - In the 16th century, many imitated Queen Elizabeth's pale complexion. - Dyes applied had adverse effects.