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In 2003, archaeologists in London found a tin pot nearly 2,000 years old full of face cream

Source: Times of India
Category: Technology
Region: UK
Published: October 31, 2026 at 12:21

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In a remarkable find in 2003, archaeologists unveiled a cosmetic cream container dating back almost 2,000 years in London. Composed of animal fat, starch, and tin oxide, this ancient formula likely served as a moisturizer. Researchers painstakingly recreated the cream to explore its texture and look on the skin, shedding light on the beauty rituals of the past and our enduring human connection to history.

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