Who Invented Face Masks?

They say that even Cleopatra applied a mask of clay and honey to her face so that the skin became smooth, toned and velvety. However, the inventor of cosmetic masks is officially considered not the Egyptian queen, but the American milliner. In 1875 Madame Rowley of Ohio patented a "toilet mask" made of rubber. The inventor guaranteed that with her help, clients would improve their complexion and whiten their skin. Later, new technologies replaced rubber, and now we use masks not only as an SOS remedy, but also as an important part of our morning and evening care.