This Day in History: Skincare Through the Ages

Did you know that skincare rituals date back to ancient civilizations? The ancient Egyptians were pioneers in skincare, using natural ingredients like milk, honey, and aloe vera for their beauty regimens as early as 3000 BCE. Cleopatra was famous for her milk baths, which likely provided natural alpha hydroxy acids that helped exfoliate and brighten skin.

In ancient Rome, women used olive oil as a moisturizer and cleanser, while in ancient China, rice water was used to brighten complexions. The first commercially produced face cream was created in the 2nd century by Greek physician Galen, who made a cold cream from beeswax, olive oil, and rosewater.

These ancient traditions have influenced modern skincare, inspiring many of the natural ingredients we still use today in our formulations at Lumière.