Beauty Secrets of Ancient Egypt

Glowing Skin

• Almond Oil: They used almond oil for its benefits and fragrance, it helped with skin aging and dryness.
• Fenugreek seeds or Hilbeh: Egyptians used it to make skin softer, and they often used it in facial masks. They also believed that tea made from these seeds could stimulate breast growth and increase the mother's milk.
• Soaps: Soaps were made of animal oil, vegetable oil, and salt.
• Milk: Queens used to bathe in milk, as its rich lactic acid exfoliated and rejuvenated their skin.
• Aloe Vera: They mainly used it to heal wounds and burns.
• The Dead Sea Minerals: Cleopatra believed in the powers of the Dead Sea. It is said that she traveled from Egypt to the Dead Sea to build a spa! The Dead Sea water contains rich minerals, which help cure skin problems like eczema and psoriasis. It also contains clay and other minerals, which get absorbed into the skin directly, nourishing and rejuvenating it.

Healthy Hair

Ancient Egyptians used to braid, dye, and cut their hair in all different shapes and styles, they even used to wear extravagant wigs with jewels on them.

• Wigs: Wigs were considered as an ornament they decorated their heads with, and one that also protected them from the sun, heat, and lice.
• Extensions: Believe it or not, women used to wear extensions back then to make their hair look fuller and healthier. They used to braid it and weave it into their real hair by using bee wax and resin.
• Henna: Egyptians favored red-colored hair, and used henna to obtain this rich color. They also used it on their nails as a manicure.