Cleopatra owed her beauty not only to Mother Nature, but also to donkey’s milk, lipstick, eyeliner, and shadow. We have come to Cleopatra’s beauty rituals and want to show you how you can benefit from them. Cleopatra’s tips can easily be incorporated into your daily beauty routine. And best of all: They are absolutely natural and extremely cheap!
Cosmetics for protection against insects, sand, and sunlight
Even before the construction of the first pyramids, there was a sophisticated cosmetic industry in Egypt to satisfy the spiritual and ritualistic lifestyle. Physical purity and hygiene were very important to Egyptians. Even ordinary people were committed to personal hygiene. Therefore, it was essential to wash daily to disinfect and protect from the sun. Beauty cosmetics were also included. Eye shadow, lipstick, and blusher were of great importance in ancient Egypt.
Even men wore makeup regularly, sometimes even more intensively than their wives. The makeup had mainly hygienic and medical reasons and served to protect against insects, the stimulation of sand and sunlight. Of course, the cosmetic effect was not hidden from anyone, so makeup was simply used for the sake of beauty.
Honey mask for skin and hair
With Cleopatra honey masks daily hydrate your face. Honey gives the skin valuable organic substances, vitamins and minerals. Even today, women in Egypt rely on warm honey as a moisturizer for the face. A honey mask softens brittle facial skin.
Gives the lips new elasticity. For that, spread three tablespoons of honey on your face. Leave it for 15 minutes and then wash it off with lukewarm water. Honey hair mask also gives skin a lot of moisture and makes it look fresh. A hair mask is recommended: mix two tablespoons of honey with one egg yolk and 100 ml of olive oil. Apply this mask on your hair and rinse well after ten minutes.
Milk bath for velvety skin
Cleopatra was said to owe her impeccable smooth skin to baths with fresh donkey milk. Since most people don’t have a donkey on hand these days, you can also use cow’s milk. Milk balances the pH of the skin well and minerals and vitamins help its regeneration.
For a milk bath, add one or two liters of whole milk (3.5% fat) to the bathwater. Your skin will become softer and smoother after the relaxation bath. In the milk bath for your hands, place two cups of milk and two tablespoons of olive oil in a bowl. Soak your hands in them for about ten minutes.
Halawa paste – oriental hair removal – sugar paste and honey
Just like today, even in ancient Egypt, smooth and delicate hairless skin was considered hygienic and beautiful. For hair removal, a mixture of sugar, lemon juice, and vegetable oil was used. Before applying the paste, the skin must be dry and free of oil. Apply the mixture with a tablespoon and press it with a cotton cloth on the skin. With a jerk against the direction the hairs grow, remove the fabric again. Halawa paste is extremely compatible with the skin since it consists only of natural elements. Therefore it is also very suitable for the epilation of bikini and underarm area.
Cleopatra’s abdominal massage
In ancient Egypt, the womb was considered the center of life. Egyptian belly dancing is still highly valued today as an expression of self-assured sensuality. Massage has been around since ancient Egyptian mythology and has lost none of its fascinations to this day. Above all, she is very popular with women.
Cleopatra massage is introduced by a nice warm wrap and a short full body massage for relaxation, tapping techniques, silent circles, and handles generate heat and stimulate vital energy. Inner peace and harmony spread through the body and relieve tension and nervousness. The blood circulation of the internal organs is activated and the abdominal reflex zones are stimulated.
Time for a massage — time for yourself!