Concetti Chiave
- Local cosmetics such as 'Tiro' or 'Tangere' are traditional eye make-ups used as eyeliners, made from finely ground black powder.
- Camwood powder, known as 'Uhe' or 'Oshun', is a red wood that can be powdered or made into a paste, used for skin smoothening on the face and body.
- 'Uri or Uli' is a body paint derived from tree bark, seeds, or roots, known for both aesthetic and medicinal purposes.
- 'Lali or Lalle' is a make-up made from special tree leaves mixed with lemon or lime juice, used for decorating nails and skin.
- 'Nzu' or 'Efun' and 'Odo or Edo' are local substances used for skin application, with the former being a chalk and the latter a yellow paste, both having smoothing properties.
What are the uses of local cosmetics?
These are naturally occurring local cosmetics. Some of them were used in the past to improve appearance. Some are still in use today. They include for example:
1) Eye make-up 'Tiro' or 'Tangere': this can be grounded into very smooth black powder. It is applied as an eyeliner using a special thin stick reserved for the purpose.
2) Camwood powder 'Uhe' or 'Oshun': this is a red wood which can be thoroughly dried and grounded into a fine powder. It can also be made into a paste by mixing the powder with little water and palm oil. It can be used in the face and the entire body. It is said to have a smoothening effect on the skin.
Body paint and special make-up
3) Body Paint 'Uri or Uli': this is a special body paint made from the bark, seeds or roots of certain trees. If also has some medicinal effects.
4) 'Lali or Lalle': this is a special make-up made from leaves of special trees. The leaves are ground into paste and mixed with lemon or lime juice. It is commonly used by ladies for instance to paint their finger and toe nails as well as the routine of the hands and feet.
Local chalk and yellow substance
5) 'Nzu' or 'Efun': this is a local chalk. It can be ground into a fine powder and applied on the face and body.
6) 'Odo or Edo': this is a yellow substance. It can be made into a paste and applied on the skin. It is said to have a smoothening effect on the skin.
Domande da interrogazione
- What are some traditional uses of 'Tiro' or 'Tangere' in local cosmetics?
- What are the applications and benefits of 'Lali or Lalle' in local beauty practices?
'Tiro' or 'Tangere' is traditionally used as an eyeliner. It is a very smooth black powder applied using a special thin stick, enhancing the appearance of the eyes.
'Lali or Lalle' is a special make-up derived from the leaves of certain trees, mixed with lemon or lime juice. It is commonly used by women to paint their finger and toe nails, as well as the hands and feet, often for decorative purposes.
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