Skin Care History

Skincare occupies a considerable part of our daily lives nowadays. But how did the skincare journey start, who were the first people who cared for their skin routine, and how skincare routine developed over time and from one civilization to another? What about natural skincare ingredients? 

On your journey with us today, we will reveal the answers to these questions.

When did you start caring for your skin?

The earliest skincare and makeup guides come from ancient Egypt and our ancestral pharaohs.

Preserving youth was essential to them in the kings' quest for immortality.

They used natural ingredients such as castor, sesame, and moringa oils for their skincare routine. They also used olive oil and clay mixtures to cleanse their skin, milk masks to moisturize, and Dead Sea salts to exfoliate.

In addition, the makeup they created had two purposes: to help beautify their skin and protect it from the harsh elements of the sun and the desert.

Were the Egyptian women the only ones to use the Skincare routine?

Not the only ones, but the girls of the Greeks came after them. Their beauty skincare routine included lots of fresh berries, milk, and olive oil to make perfume, makeup, and even hair dye.

But unfortunately, with time, women got deprived of their rights.

Over time and in the nineteenth century, skincare was only a privilege of the upper classes, and it did not matter to the working classes looking for a living; skin care products were pricey. The use of skin-lighting products was also widespread. Many people have used harsh detergents, oatmeal, lemon juice, and egg yolks to do this.

Fortunately for everyone, the skincare industry was booming in the 20th century. This century has seen the birth of countless cosmetics and skin care businesses. For example, the world learned about the invention of sunscreen in 1944. 

Beauty products and skincare routines ceased to be a privilege and became readily available to everyone, regardless of their economic status.

In addition, we have learned that the use of harsh chemicals to change the color of the skin is extremely dangerous. Humanity has also celebrated women with dark skin on a large scale, which has increased the confidence of women of different races in themselves and always to celebrate themselves and remain more natural.

Did you know natural beauty natural ingredients?

The more toxins and pollution around us, the more our skin is affected, and when that happens, women start to have lousy morale of losing their natural beauty. A return to natural beauty requires a return to nature. Most of the products nowadays come from natural sources, which is the source of the strength to make the skin look fresh, and thus we return to what our predecessors discovered.

Examples of natural products used in skin care routines nowadays

Colloidal gold for example the ancient Egyptians believed that gold helped them help the skin. It is well-known that gold has

 Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. It was helpful in the treatment of damaged skin back then.

With cosmetic inventions advancing faster than ever, it's no surprise that gold has also found its way into modern skincare routines. There are two ways to use gold in cosmetics these days - as an ingredient in masks or creams. Or as gold foil or sheet embossed directly on the skin is a powerful antioxidant.

Coal.

Natural charcoal has always been a staple ingredient worldwide for medical or industrial purposes.

Charcoal cakes are a staple in the world of makeup. In ancient Greek, the ladies used charcoal as an eyeliner and cherry to stain their lips red.

Nowadays, she uses charcoal as a mask for the skin because of its benefits in cleansing and purifying the skin and removing mixed impurities.

Hyaluronic acid is a fantastic factor in the world of beauty, modern and old at the same time. It is an acid that is made initially inside our bodies naturally, giving the cells of our body freshness, vitality, and natural shape.

Many factors, including pollution and aging, are used to naturally decrease the rate of its production inside our bodies.

But without their knowledge, the ancients increased hyaluronic acid levels inside their bodies by eating certain foods like sweet potatoes, oranges, and even bone broth. 

In recent years, after the completion of its extraction and manufacture in laboratories, cosmetic companies were able to apply it directly to the face, creating a boom in skin freshness products due to its many benefits in moisturizing and nourishing the skin.

You must know, dear, that cosmetics initially function to regain genuine beauty and restore your confidence in your skin.

Always know that you are beautiful as you are.