Mme. Nefer's 
Rice Powder
Translucent 
Sizes:
10g Full size -Small Puff Included
10g Refill Pack - No Puff Included
2g Sample Size- NO Puff Included
 
Regency, Victorian, Civil War Face Powder
Great for sensitive skin!
 
 
 
 
NOTE: Sample size comes in a little zip lock recyclable baggie without the puff. Only the full size comes, as the photos show. 
 
Powder Type: Loose, which helps to remove glare, and if you are using it in a modern way, it helps prolong the effect of foundation and concealer. Rice powder also is said to help lighten the skin, which is why it was very popular among the Victorians. It will disappear into your skin and help create a flawless finish whether you use it historically or in a modern regime.  
 
You have been asking for a long time, and we are so excited to finally bring to you Rice Powder which is pretty timeless. We start seeing many references to it in the 19th century, but it was used before then. Rice Powder is made from grains of rice, known as Oryza Sativa.  Rice Powder has been used as a natural beauty treatment for thousands of years. It was also used to relieve inflammation and help with skin disorders. Many times it was labeled and described for -, "the cleaning and softening of the skin." 
Powders like Rice Powder and different combinations of starches were also commonly used for face powders. In fact, the Geishas used it in the 16th century. It has a long history as a cosmetic beautifier. 
 
Face Powder History: The early 19th century is the first time we see doctors pushing for a decline in white face paint and replacing it with powder. It was easier said than done. White face paint was still being used, and we see references for and against it in the years to come. The younger crowds were more prone to using the powders because many of the magazines constantly continued to attack paint calling it part of the "Old Regime" in favor of face powder, and reading these new beauty magazines was the first step to achieving the knowledge to obtain the new desired looks. Slowly, face powder becomes the new necessary cosmetic on a woman's toilette, and we see that in the Victorian period. As the 19th century progresses, we see a rise in the use of facial powders. We actually have an original wooden face powder container dating to 1862. 
 
Does rice powder actually have any known benefits? It does have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. it also has phytic acid, which can help exfoliate the skin, making it fresh and soft. The high levels of PABA are said to act as a sunscreen, and with allantoin present, it is known to soothe burns and help promote skin repair. Plus it helps to control excess oil, so those of you with oily skin may like to try this as a setting powder. Rice powder also has vitamin B, which can help boost new cells and help slow down the aging process. Plus, remember historically, it's known to brighten the skin. So we have said a lot here, basically, rice powder can be used for a lot of cosmetic applications throughout history. So check it out and see why it's been around so long! 
 
Why is it called Nefer's Rice Powder?  Goodness, Pleasantness, Beauty
 
We chose Never because, in Ancient Egypt, the name held great significance. It generally meant = "Good, Pleasant, Well, Beautiful". It is said that the hieroglyph represents the heart and trachea. "The term nefer was very popular throughout the ages with the ancient Egyptians. It appears with a dozen different meanings in their literature... all positive. It was also incorporated into many personal names, including those of the famous queens Nefertiti and Nefertari. The nefer hieroglyph was used to convey the concepts of "goodness" and "beauty". This is poignantly illustrated in the statue to the right of Merytamun, the daughter of Rameses II. Her necklace is nothing but rows and rows of the 'nefer' hieroglyph. It also could carry the meaning of happiness, good fortune, youth, and other related ideas. The sign was used in amulets and other decorative jewelry. Vases were also sometimes produced in the shape of hieroglyphs. The White Crown of Upper Egypt was sometimes called "the Nefer" or "the White Nefer." http://www.egyptianmyths.net/nefer.htm
 
Considering the history of women and cosmetics, we feel this is a valid name for many reasons, not only tying the history of the rediscovery of Egypt many times though-out history like in the early 19th century or in the 1920s - but also, if you think about the meaning of goodness, pleasantness, and beauty, we can easily relate it to how women were expected to act and look throughout history, so it seems the perfect name. Plus, when combined with the hieroglyphic symbol of the heart, we can see how women should be known for the beautiful hearts they possess and not just their pretty faces.
 
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