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Recent archaeological research shows that Neanderthals had the capability and tools for face painting; although they are no longer considered a direct ancestor of homo sapiens, they lived alongside them in some areas and it is a reasonable assumption that humanity has painted faces and bodies since the very beginning. In some forms of folk dance , such as Border Morris , the faces of the dancers are painted with a black pigment in a tradition that goes back to the Middle Ages. As for Mehndi , natural brown henna dyes are safe to use when mixed with ingredients such as lemon juice. The success of body painting has led to many notable international competitions and a specific trade magazine Illusion Magazine [15] for this industry, showcasing work around the world. Stills advertising also used body painting with hundreds of body painting looks on the pages of the world's magazines every year. |
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