Geisha Make-up

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September 2, 2013

 

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To redden their lips, the women used juice from benibana or sallflower (beni). After this they would then blacken their teeth. The women did this by staining their teeth with a mixture of oxidized iron filings steeped in an acidic solution. The black colouring was not permanent and would have to be reapplied every few days or so...
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The blackened teeth custom ended during the Meiji period. The Heian make-up and appearance was later adopted by courtesans in the pleasure quarters. When geisha began to emerge from the pleasure quarters, they did not apply their make-up like the courtesans did, their look was much more low key. The geisha make-up was simple and light, to match their kimono which was made with plain patterns...
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