Cosmetics | Indigi-Genius

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Health Studies The Arts STEAM

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Cosmetics | Indigi-Genius

Indigenous People have been creating cosmetics and natural body remedies for thousands of years. Through trial and error, they have blended science and a deep understanding of human biology to connect with the world around them in very personal ways.

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PBS Learning Media