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2,000-Year-Old Roman Face Cream Found With Finger Marks Science

2,000-Year-Old Roman Face Cream Found With Finger Marks

Short2News· 1h ago ·📍 London ·👁 1 reads

Archaeologists uncovered a remarkably preserved 2,000-year-old cosmetic cream container in London. The ancient moisturizer, made from animal fat, starch, and tin oxide, still bore the finger marks of its last user. Researchers recreated the formula to study ancient beauty rituals, offering a fascinating glimpse into historical personal care.

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