Cosmetology ISP

By Sydney Ann

Egyptians

• Used any natural stuff with different pigment (colors)

• Believed strongly in cleanliness

• Queen Cleopatra used clay from the Nile, herbs, and oils as a facial.

• First humans to use distillation (a process of extracting essences)

Greeks

• The words cosmetics and cosmetology come from the Greek word kosmetikos (kos-met-i-cos), meaning "skilled in the use of cosmetics.

• Greek women used white lead as a foundation, kohl as eyeshadow, and vermilion as blush and lipstick.

Romans

• Ancient Roman women used milk, bread, and sometimes wine to make facials.

• Also corn, flour, milk, and fresh butter were used as facial masks. Chalk and white lead was used as facial cosmetic, and cheeks and lips were reddened by vegetables dyes, and colored makeup was used an the eyes and eyebrows.

Asians

• Beautiful nails were an important to a person’s social image.

• Well known for their elegant costumes, arts, crafts, and cleanliness.

Africans

• Made artistic hairstyles well known

• Paint their bodies with colorful pigments and creative designs

Renaissance• Unusual practice practiced was shaving

eyebrows because it was supposed to make woman look smarter.

• Wore elegant clothing• Had pride for their image• Highly colored makeup for the eyes, lips,

and cheeks were often discouraged and looked down upon and headdresses were common

Victorian Age

• Many drastic influences in dressing, hairstyles, and makeup.

• Except in theater, makeup and showy clothes were not encouraged, and looked down upon.

1920s

• Industrialization brought new prosperity to America

• Creams, oils, makeup, lotions, ect. were manufactured.

1930s

• Americans more influenced by the media

• Popular style for men was sleek trimmed hair and a mustache.

Now

• Cosmetics vary

• Ingredients include: Water. Emollients: Oils, fatty acids, silicones. Surfactants: Detergents, emulsifiers, emulsion cleaners. Thickeners and texturizers. Fragrances. Preservatives. Color agents. Hydrators and moisturizers.

Do’s

• Clean your makeup brushes. They are the key to keeping your makeup sanitary and fresh.

• Get a professional's opinion on what colors are right for you. A professional will be able to tell you based on your skin tone and eye color.

Do’s

• Take care of your skin! No matter if it's for health reasons or beauty reasons, healthy glowing skin is the key to your makeup doing its job right.

Don’ts• Share your makeup

• Share your makeup brushes. Makeup brushes are breeding grounds for bacteria, going from face to face and palette to palette.

• Use your makeup or any skin care product past its expiration date.

• Leave lids off or containers open.

Bibliography

• Jennifer Thompson, licensed esthetician.

• The World of Makeup (book)

• Cosmetic Chemistry (book)