East African Facial Traditions from the Old World
east african tribes used facial paints as a way to show their alliance to their tribe as well as ward off enemy tribes. This ancient tradition is no longer in use, but it leads researchers to believe this well-known tradition actually did more than just show which tribe you were in.
These facial paintings actually prevented puffy eyes! The natural ingredients in these paints helped eliminate the appearance of puffy eyes. These African tribes had it right all along! The natural ingredients work like today’s organic skin care.