THE GREEKS

The words cosmetics and cosmetology come from the Greek word kosmetikos meaning "skilled in the use of cosmetics."

In ancient Greece, beauty was determined by how one looked when naked. It was the naked Grecian athlete who defined the balance between mind and body. The Greeks viewed the body as a temple. They frequently bathed in olive oil and then dusted their bodies in fine sand to regulate their body temperature and to protect themselves from the sun. They were very aware of the effects of the natural elements on the body and he aging process. They used both honey and olive oil for elemental protection and were always in search of ways to improve their health and appearance.

It was this drive for perfection that made the Greeks so prominent in advancing grooming and skin care!