Cleopatra Beauty Secrets

For centuries people had admired Cleopatra’s beauty, her talents, her body and looks.

But, you probably know that no one can be like that if you don't use the help of some magic beauty secrets.

She had some of the most amazing and useful beauty routines.

Cleopatra's gorgeous skin looked like that thanks to the milk baths and the honey she used, also the history books say that she smelled dazzling because of the rose fragrance she used.

Cleopatra’s Grape Facial

This facial is used mostly for over-tanned skin. To prepare it you need to crush the green grapes to a pulp, add the honey and mix it all together. Apply to a clean, damp face and leave on for 15 minutes. Rinse well.

Henna as Nail Polish

The Queen Cleopatra for her nails used a natural nail polish, she dyed them with henna, that protects them and gives the fingernails a lovely reddish-brown color.

Honey Face Mask

Raw honey is incredible for your skin thanks to its antibacterial properties and hefty serving of skin-saving antioxidants. It has many skin properties: prevents and treats acne, slows down skin aging, it is extremely moisturizing and soothing, so it helps create a glow and it opens up pores making them easy to unclog.

Milk Bath

For baths, Cleopatra used to mix milk of a young donkey with fresh honey and almond oil. This was her secret for soft and glowing skin. To prepare this gorgeous milk and honey bath, mix half cup of honey with 3 cups of milk and add 5 tablespoons almond oil or olive oil instead, then pour this substance into your bath and make your skin gentle and silky!

Red Ochre For Lip Color and Antimony Sulphide for Eye Makeup

Red ochre and fat mixed together was used to color her lips, and Celery and hemp were combined for soothing her eyes. Antimony Sulphide was the black chemical she used to make her eyes, eyebrows and her lashes dark.

Apple Cider Vinegar for Face Rinse

Vinegar has a tonic action that promotes blood circulation in the small capillaries that irrigate the skin, and it regulates the pH of the skin. Cleopatra knew that even back then, so she used apple cider vinegar to rinse her face.

For the rinse you need 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar and 1 basin filled with warm water.

Pour the apple cider vinegar into the warm water. Thoroughly splash your face with the rinse. And, then let your face dry without using a towel. Before you do this, be sure to start with a perfectly clean face!

Rose Water as a Facial Toner

Wipe your face with rose water every morning and every evening; use it, as a natural face toner. Rose water will make your skin soft and smooth, naturally hydrating and nourishing it.

You can also spray rose water on your face during the hot summer day

it will help refresh and hydrate your skin, keeping it soft and supple. Rose water can be used on the face instead of makeup primer your foundation will glide on your skin very smoothly and easily, and the wonderful odor is a great bonus!

Sea Salt Body and Face Scrub

Sea salt scrub was the natural scrub that she used to exfoliate her body and face. It is a great way to remove the dead skin cells and make your skin shiny, smooth and soft. It can be done after the relaxing milk bath.

Cleopatra’s Treatment for Damaged Hair

Mix 3 table spoons of honey with 1 table spoon of castor oil (if you don't have castor oil olive oil will do), apply this substance on your freshly washed hair and let it soak in for 5-15 minutes, then rinse. This natural hair treatment helps to repair damaged hair, giving it more shine and softness.

Face Cream of Cleopatra

Amazing face cream for every skin. You will need: 2 tablespoons of aloe vera juice, 4 drops of rose essential oil, 1 tablespoon of almond oil and 2 spoons of beeswax. Heat the beeswax and the almond oil until the substance gets liquid, then add the rest of the ingredients. You can add vitamin E. After the cream cools down, you can put it into your fridge. It can last for about a week.

Aloe vera is one of the oldest known therapeutic herbs and is renowned worldwide as healing plant.

Cleopatra revered the use of aloe as one of her best beauty secrets. Aloe vera is a magic plant that not only because has been used a long time ago, in 1750 BC Aloe vera has been used in Middle East, and all over the world from Greek, Indian, Mexico, Cuba, Congo, and China.

Although aloe is ninety-nine percent water

it also has more than 200 active nutrients and elements that support good health. Studies confirm that aloe vera heals the skin with its anti-inflammatory properties, burn healing capabilities and ability to decrease the effects of scars and wound.

During that time she used the mineral cosmetics

for her eye shadow, face powder, blush, and lip tints. Look for minerals that contain titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and mica. Remember minerals, if truly pure, don't need preservatives.

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