Skin care goes back as far as prehistoric times where cave women and cave men did everything possible to survive the worst weather conditions without the accomodation we enjoy today. Their skin was rough enough to fight the sun rays and weather conditions. Even after all these conditions the prehistoric human was aware of certain skin care needs.

Skin care for the prehistoric human was mostly associated with the relief of pain caused by severe weather conditions and exposure to the sun. The kind of fatty food they were consuming was also one of the major causes of skin related disease. The most astonishing fact is that even after the type and amount of the heavy fatty foods they consumed there is no evidence about acne related problems. It may be the case that the growth of facial hair stopped the skin acne or only made the acne hidden. Hence the history of skin care is full of mysteries and unknowns. » Read more: The History Of Skin Care Goes Back Centuries