Ancient Egyptian Beauty Secrets You Need to Try Now

Start a new skincare routine with these amazing tips

Charlotte Zobeir Ali
La Bibliothèque

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Wall painting from the tomb of Menna

Ancient Egyptians had a well-documented beauty regimen. Skincare was part and parcel of their daily lives as beauty was a sign of holiness.

They believed that cleanliness was necessary for good health and to ward off evil. Besides, according to them, taking care of one’s body was a sign of humility.

This character trait was very important to ancient Egyptians as it strengthened their spiritual side.

It is thus interesting to uncover their beauty secrets to help us go back to basics, be mindful and start an eco-friendly regimen.

1. Body care

Wall painting from the tomb of Nebamun

Ancient Egyptians followed three simple steps to take care of their bodies: cleanse, treat and moisturize.

They used dead sea salts to remove impurities, then washed with a soap made of clay and oil.

Once a week, they would hydrate their skin with a mixture of milk and honey.

Sugaring (sugar, lemon and water) was a popular technique to remove unwanted hair.

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