However, historically, people used natural materials for eye makeup:
* Plants:
* Oxide minerals: Some eye shadows use pigments from minerals like iron oxide (found in ochre) and manganese dioxide. These minerals naturally occur in rocks and soil.
* Plants: Ancient Egyptians used ground henna, kohl (from the soot of burnt lamps), and other plant-based materials to color their eyelids.
* Animals:
* Kohl: While not directly from an animal, kohl was traditionally made from the soot of burnt lamps, often fueled by animal fat.
* Beeswax: Some ancient eye shadows might have used beeswax as a binding agent.
So, while modern eye shadow is synthetic, its historical roots are firmly planted in both the plant and animal kingdoms.