SOME HISTORICAL FACTS ABOUT COSMETICS
The Romans introduced communal baths for the Noble Persons and Women bathed in Asse’s and Goat’s milk. They also introduced hair dyes and by the Middle Ages the use of make-up, natural skin care and herba! remedies were widespread, particularly amongst Noblewomen. In the 1500′s the Venetians dyed their hair by adding plant colour, covering it with clay and baking in the sun.
The worlds first Perfumery was started in Florence by Monks.
During the course of further development in cosmetics and skin care, some preparations used were found to be very deadly. Many men and women died from white lead (as it is extremely poisonous) which was used as a face powder. In many cases it became a choice between vanity or death!
In the 1600′s Yardley started as a soap manufacturing plant using lavender for scent.
By the early 1800′s Empress Eugenie used mascara made from wax and plant dye.
Queen Victoria encouraged bathing, but frowned at cosmetics. It was during her reign however that cosmetic companies started to make products which all contained copious amounts of chemicals. Now towards the end of the 20th Century, you will find Skin Care and Beauty Treatments all around the world, all with their own claims and most containing chemicals to some degree.
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