Standard Textbook for Professional Estheticians (dedikált példány) [antikvár]

OBJECTIVES After studying this chapter, you will have a generál överview of cosmetics and their uses from ancient times to modern day. You will understand the importance people have placed on cosmetics in the maintenance of the health and attractiveness of their skin, hair, nails and entire body. You will be able to compare practices from times past with modern day practices. You will gain an understanding of somé of the practices of people in times past and somé insight into possibilities for the future. INTRODUCTION The practice of self grooming and cosmetology have their origins in the most ancient culture known, when they were allied with the practice of medicine. Ancient ruins and archeological excavations have given us proof that even in prehistoric times men and women were interested in improving their appearances. Palntings, sculpture, photographs, and the written word are just a few of the means we have of journeying back in history to study the fascinating practices of skin care and the use of cosmetics by early cultures. People have always endeavored to make themselves more attractive, and men and women have used an endless variety of materials and substances as cosmetics for the skin and hair. As we follow the development of styles in beauty from ancient times to modern days, we may not view all the changes as attractive. What appears beautiful to one group of peopie may appear unattractive to another group. Most people enjoy change in clothlng fashions, in hairstyling, and in the use of cosmetics. This brief history will acquaint you with somé of the ways men and women have tried to improve upon nature by changing and enhancing their appearance. You will alsó learn about somé of the materials that have been used for body, skin, and hair care. 3