In almost all of the African and Oceaniac cultures they wear some sort of body paint, have some scarring, or tattooing that they use as an important symbol. The Nuba men use body art to display their economic status, the first level being a shepherd, the next a farmer, and the third which is the highest status, are the elders and the leaders. Nuba women on the other hand go through a series of scarification throughout their life to represent where they stand in their lives. The first set of scars are given to the women when they reach puberty, the next when they marry, and the last when they give birth. Cosmetics are used world wide in one shape or form.
Some cultures do it with an emphasis on beauty where others do it as a way of life.
In the American culture cosmetics are seen as a feminine product, where as in many other cultures such as the Nuba or the Fulani, both men and women decorate their bodies with makeup and scarring. Each culture has their own set of beliefs and reasoning behind using these things. Each has a different process that they go through, and each interpret these things in their own ways. However, no matter which culture or society you look into, it seems that you can always find some trace of cosmetics or a varying form of body art. She is a 19 year old sophomore, and is the free spirited friendly type.