Cleopatra’s Beauty Secrets

Cleopatra was known as a glowing and glamorous beauty. Is there a reason why she was considered one of the most beautiful of her times? Do her beauty tips still work? Today we are going to find out if Cleopatra's famous beauty tips work.

1. Milk and Honey. Cleopatra had glowing beautiful skin. One of her secrets for her beautiful skin was a milk and honey bath. She used these bath combinations to help her exfoliate and moisturize her skin. The reason why this combination worked is because honey is an antibacterial which prevents acne and opens pores. Milk is good for your skin in this combination because it is a natural exfoliant and eats away at your dead skin. You can use this combination at home for beautiful glowing skin. You can also made masks out of this combination.

2. Dead sea salt. Cleopatra used dead sea salt in bathes and scrubs. It is quite known that dead sea salt helps with skin problems such as acne, eczema and dandruff. Putting dead sea salt in your bathes with help retain the skins moisture, tighten and with the anti-aging process. Dead sea salt also has many beneficial minerals such as potassium, sulfur, calcium and sulfur. We do not recommend using this on your skin as it is a heavy-duty exfoliator.

3. Rose Water. Many people think that toning you skin is a relatively new thing, but it’s not. Cleopatra used rose water to tone her skin. Rose water has been an ancient beauty secret for many civilizations and it’s not surprising Cleopatra used it too. Rose water has many great properties as it is a great moisturizer, helps maintain the skins pH balance, and reduce acne and irritation. Rose water makes a wonderful toner.

4. Apple Cider Vinegar. Do you wonder how Cleopatra got her beautiful shiny and thick hair? Apple cider vinegar was her secret. She rinsed her hair with apple cider vinegar at least once a week. Apple cider vinegar has many great vitamins such as vitamin C and B. The anti-inflammatory properties can help with dandruff. Apple cider vinegar also maintains your scalps pH levels. To use apple cider vinegar, first massage into your scalp after shampooing and conditioning. Let it sit for about five minutes then rinse.

5. Henna. Cleopatra dyed her hair and nails with henna. Henna was massively popular in Egypt during that time due to the fact that henna was thought to contain spiritual properties. Henna actually strengthened and thickened the hair. Henna hair dye also covers the grey hairs very well. Henna strengthen the nails and helps with cuticle damage.

6. Oils. In Cleopatra’s famous bathes she used olive oil, saffron oil and many different essential oils. The benefits of olive oil are amazing it has many anti-aging properties. It acts as a natural sun block and soothes cracked skin. Saffron oil fights acne and brightens your skin.