Body Make-up Materials – Basic 1 Cultural & Creative Arts Lesson Note (Third Term)

Local make-up materials are natural things from plants and minerals that people use to beautify the body. Our ancestors used them and they are still used today. Examples are laali (henna), tiro (kohl), osun (camwood), shea butter and black soap, with beads, flowers, feathers and cowries as decorations.

Behavioural objectives

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

• name the parts of the body that can be beautified
• say what local make-up is
• name five local make-up materials and say what each is used for
• state two differences between modern and local make-up
• state the benefits of local make-up

Which parts of the body can we beautify?

• Face (eyes, cheeks, lips)
• Hair
• Hands (nails, palms)
• Feet (toenails)
• Body (arms, neck)

What is local make-up?

• Local make-up uses natural materials.
• Our ancestors used these materials.
• They come from plants and minerals.
• They are still used today.

What are the traditional make-up materials?

1. Laali (henna)

• Made from henna leaves
• Used to decorate hands and feet
• Creates brown or orange patterns
• Used for weddings and celebrations
• Lasts for many days

2. Tiro/Kwalli (black kohl)

• Natural black powder
• Used around the eyes
• Makes eyes look beautiful
• Protects eyes from the sun

3. Osun/camwood

• Red powder from a tree
• Used on skin and face
• Makes skin glow
• Smells nice

4. Shea butter (Ori)

• Natural cream from shea nuts
• Makes skin soft and smooth
• Protects skin from the sun
• Can be used on lips and body

5. Black soap (Ose Dudu)

• Made from plantain peels and palm oil
• Cleanses the skin
• Makes skin healthy
• All natural

6. Natural decorations

• Beads: for neck, waist, wrists and ankles
• Flowers: for hair
• Feathers: for special occasions
• Cowries: shells used in traditional decoration

What is the difference between modern and local make-up?

How do we beautify the face, hands and hair?

For the face

1. Wash the face with black soap.
2. Apply shea butter.
3. Add osun powder (optional).
4. Apply tiro around the eyes.

For the hands

1. Wash the hands.
2. Apply henna designs.
3. Let it dry.
4. Wash off to reveal the pattern.

For the hair

1. Braid or style nicely.
2. Add beads or flowers.
3. Make it neat and beautiful.

What are the benefits of local make-up?

• Natural and safe
• Part of our culture
• Gentle on skin
• Affordable
• Keeps traditions alive

Evaluation

Multiple choice exercise. Choose the correct answer.

1. Local make-up uses _____ materials.
   • a) plastic
   • b) natural
   • c) metal
2. Laali is used to decorate _____.
   • a) houses
   • b) hands and feet
   • c) cars
3. Shea butter makes skin _____.
   • a) rough
   • b) soft
   • c) hard
4. Tiro is used around the _____.
   • a) feet
   • b) eyes
   • c) stomach
5. Osun powder is _____ in colour.
   • a) red
   • b) blue
   • c) white

Assignment

1. Draw hands with henna designs.
2. Ask your mother about the local make-up she uses.
3. Find one local make-up material at home.
4. Write: Local make-up is natural.