The beauty, understood as the care of your body is born with man and evolved over the centuries. Following the discovery of tombs and funerary constructions have been discovered documents that testify to the existence of trade between the Egyptians and the East of essential oils, lotions and perfumes, from the earliest times. These products were used to massage, cleanse and perfume the body, soften your hands and face, sweating prevent and treat skin blemishes. In those days, both men and women used the bistro, a dark substance that was used in eye make-up and face. Already exist under the concept of the tattoo, because they tattooed their hands and feet.
These cosmetics were produced in house, but were sold in stores and were traded among the Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, and Cretans.
In classical Greece, in subsequent years, the concept of beauty became more tones outlined. The writers bring out the bodies of statues of gods and heroes, and describe the features perfect. Even Dee, maidens and nymphs become leaders in classical writings.
This shows how important it was for the artists and the concept of beauty because it was based on the right proportions.
Later, during the Roman Empire, spread the cult of the body and the concept that we could make beautiful especially through sport, hygiene and cosmetics.
It developed the arts of painting and sculpture depicting the human body form arose shiny and, thus, new trends in hairstyles, clothing and jewelry.
The Romans loved the trick: they used coal for the eyes, fucus for cheeks and lips, barley flour and butter for pimples and the pumice stone to whiten your teeth.
Unfortunately, however, during the Middle Ages and Christianity created a contrast to beauty. In fact, the barbarian invaders had a very poor view of beauty and hygiene.
To find the concept of beauty we must go forward to the feudal period, where the court told the story of fascinating stories from the castle. E 'in this period, in fact, it is stated that the concept of "woman servant", delicate, and ethereal blonde.
In the Renaissance there was the triumph of culture and beauty as an ideal. Great artists like Michelangelo and Raphael models depicting the faces intense and sensual body. Spread luxurious and elegant way of dressing.
Thanks to the Medici family, Italy, ahead of France and England, grew up in the use of cosmetics to perfume the body. Almond milk, lemon and honey were used to whiten and protect your hands, rosemary oil, chamomile and thyme to help hair to grow strong and bright.
Between the 1600 and 1700 took on the tones excessive beauty. At the court of the king of France, men and women wore wigs improbable on the face they put a thick layer of makeup and clothes were a luxury.
After the Revolution of 1789, there were great changes not only in the social field but also in appearance. Were set aside the excesses and claimed a new ideal of beauty more romantic and tortured: the artists were not interested in most prince, princess .. .... But drew their inspiration from the humble and simple life of girls.
With the Industrial Revolution there was a significant development of chemistry and consequently the production of cosmetics. In fact, were born in this period the first creams for the lips, new essential oils were used for perfuming the hair and new fragrances were created by perfumers and marketed.
The 1900 was the era of great change. In fact, in this century were the foundation of the first cosmetic industries, not only in Paris but also in other cities in Europe and America.
Helena Rubinstein In 1907 he moved from Australia to London and opened his first beauty salon. From now on, nothing will be able to obscure the beauty, even the two world wars and the film and television will become the means by which dictate the aesthetic. And 'why men also begin to heal their physical appearance trying to look like the male actors big and small screen.
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