(300-400 CE) Indian makeup correlated to the religious practices and culture. Both men, women and infants used makeup; they believed applying kohl around the eyes of an infant would strengthen their vision. Henna was used for ceremonial and decorative purposes. A red bindi in marriage is used because red represents love and honor. A red ochre pigmentation is also applied to the middle of the scalp, it is believed to be the third eye which gives the spiritual power.