History Of Esthetics Flashcards
Skin care was practiced in early times for…
Self preservation
The __________ were the first to use cosmetics in an extravagant way.
Egyptians
Why did ancient Hebrews use cosmetics?
Bodily health
What were the Romans most famous for?
Baths
The ancient Asians adhered to a high standard of…
Grooming and appearance
Ancient people used coloring matter on which parts of their body?
Hair skin nails
Women of the Middle Ages wore colored makeup on their…
Cheeks and lips
What did the Greeks view the human body as?
Temple
Women of status who lived during the Age of Extravagance colored their cheeks…
Bright pink or orange
For Egyptians grooming was deeply entrenched in both…
Legend and religion
Ancient Egypt was advanced in what field?
Chemistry
When did electrolysis first begin?
Late 1800s
When did waxing become popular?
Early 20th century
When did roman men begin shaving their facial hair?
454 BC
When did laser and photo epilation hair removal systems begin?
Late 1990s
What did sanus per aquamarine mean in roman? (Spa)
Health by water
The thermae resembled what type of modern day spa?
Destination spa
The balnea resembled what type of modern day spa?
Day spa
What skin tone was most popular for most of history?
Fair
Who made the tan desirable and famous?
Coco Chanel
During what era were facial masks introduced?
Elizabethan Era
What period discouraged makeup and all extravagances?
Victorian Age
Who started America’s first day spa?
Noel De Caprio
Who termed the word aromatherapy?
Rene-Maurice Gattefosse
When did the use of essential oils first emerge?
1920s
