There is a reference of her carrying a Prasādhana Petikā (A vanity case containing substances to beautify, toiletries and accessories to decorate). She called herself Sairandhri (A female attendant in the women's sections of the palace). Draupadi worked for the queen of Virāta (Northern district of India).
In this context, the earliest reference of a beautician is from the great epic Mahabharata, where the Pandavas were in exile incognito. Significantly, the use of cosmetics was directed not only towards developing an outwardly pleasant and attractive personality, but towards achieving merit (Sanskrit: Punya), Longevity with good health (Sanskrit: Aayush and Aarogyam) and happiness (Sanskrit: Anandam).
Many of these practices were subtly interwoven with the seasons (Sanskrit: Rutus) and the normal rituals of life (Sanskrit: Dinacharyā).
There is evidence of highly advanced ideas of self beautification and a large array of various cosmetic usages both by men and women, in ancient India. The ancient science of cosmetology is believed to have originated in Egypt and India, but the earliest records of cosmetic substances and their application dates back to Circa 25 B.C, to the Indus valley civilization.
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