We tend to pay so much attention to our face and hair but often neglect one of our most expressive features our hands they are constantly exposed to the elements sun, wind ,heat, cold ,harsh cleansers ,dirt ,grease and are one of the first places on our body to show age. you can fight the ravages of time and the elements on your hands by remembering to take a few important steps each day ,apply moisturiser frequently wera rubber gloves
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Facial Mask The use of masks for beautification and purification of both face and body goes back to ancient civilization clay was especially valued for it colour variations ;its ability to absorb mineral and botanical dyes and its use as body paint during important rituals and events Today though masks are used primarily for cosmetic purpose to deep clean the skin depending on their ingredients they can increase circulation remove toxins tone and tighten act as non abrasive exfoliate ,hydrate and moisturise
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In the early days tree bark and soapwort were used to enhance ablutions but in the 8th century Italian and Spanish set about creating what we now call soap from goose fat and beech tree ash ,the French (a stylish bunch)introduced the concept of replacing the animal fat or tallow with olive oil I must say a much better alternative. Andrew Pears was one of the first people to define the need for soap as a cosmetic aid ,the son of a Cornish farmer, he set about refining the existing harsh base soaps and eventually produced a transparent soap perfumed with the flowers of an English garden .
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