Ch. 1: History & Career Opportunities Flashcards
Who were the first to cultivate beauty in an extravagant fashion?
The Egyptians
What is Henna?
- A dye obtained from the powdered leaves and shoots of the mignonette tree.
- commonly used as a reddish hair dye and in tattooing.
Who used henna as an adornment for body art tattooing & fingernails?
The Egyptians
Who was it that saw cleanliness as a means of protection from evil as well as disease?
The Egyptians
Who adopted many techniques from other countries due to their nomadic history?
The Hebrews
The Hebrews used ____ and ____ to moisten and protect the skin.
Olive, Grapeseed Oil
What is Hyssop?
An aromatic plant originally found near the Black Sea and in central Asia.
What did the Hebrews use to prepare an ointment for cleansing?
Hyssop
What did the Hebrews use to keep in body heat?
Cinnamon Balm
What two things were the Hebrews’ most useful grooming and health aids? What were they used for?
Myrrh and Pomegranate
- Myrrh in powder form was used to repel fleas, and in tincture form was used for oral hygiene.
- Pomegranate was used as an antiseptic and was helpful in expelling intestinal worms.
The word “cosmetics” comes from what Greek word? What does it mean?
kosmetikos. meaning, “skilled in the use of cosmetics”
Who was it that determined beauty by how one looked naked?
The Greeks.
How did the Greeks regulate their body temperature and protect themselves from the sun?
By frequently bathing in olive oil and dusting their bodies in fine sand.
What type of magnificent public buildings were the ancient Romans famous for constructing?
Their baths
In ancient Rome, what body therapies were provided by bathhouses for patrons?
Steam Therapy, Body Scrubs, and Massage.
After bathing, what did the Romans apply to their skin to keep it healthy and attractive?
Rich oils and Fragrances.
What were Roman fragrances made from?
Flowers, Saffron, and Almonds.
What two cultures blended their natural scenery into their looks.
Chinese and Japanese
What did Chinese aristocrats rub into their nails to turn them crimson or ebony?
A tinted mixture of gum Arabic, gelatin, beeswax, and egg whites.
Where was the ancient method of hair removal known as threading invented?
Japan
What culture considered black teeth beautiful and appealing from the tenth to the nineteenth century?
Japanese
What was a paste to blacken teeth made from?
sake, tea, and iron scraps
People from North Africa used what to help prevent oral and tooth disease?
Toothpicks made from the Mignonette tree.
