Why did pharaohs wear eyeliner?

Answer 1

The Egyptians wore what was mistakenly called 'makeup' or 'cosmetics'. It was color used for healing purposes, which at the same time beautified the face. These pigments were made from flowers, shrubs and minerals.

The Egyptians understood that different parts of the face corresponded to internal organs and organ systems, much like the aspects of Chinese medicine.

Different colors had healing effects on the organs. As regards to blue eyeliner, the eyes correspond with the organ/organ system of the Glands and Kidneys and so blue is the color, provided that it came from a natural source, that was used around the eye to heal these organs and to keep them functioning at optimal level.

Answer 2

It was simply because rich people wanted to look good, mostly why people wear makeup today.

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If you wear it really heavy like the ancient Egyptians did, it will keep the sun out of your eyes, which is why the ancient Egyptians wore it and why Arabs still do. (In America our football players do the same thing with their eyeblack.)

Answer 3

It was part of looking nice and also nice for parties and events plus it matches the eye of Horus usually and the eye of Horus is protection and luck