Egyptian Anti-Wrinkle Cream
Egyptians were famous for eye makeup. Although cosmetics were occasionally applied to lips and mouth it is difficult to envision an image of an ancient Egyptian without the characteristic eye-makeup. It was also believed to have magical properties and protected against the evil eye. In fact the Egyptian word for eye-palette seems to derive from their word for “protect”. Eye makeup also had medicinal purposes.
We have only to look at the images of the Egyptians to see for ourselves how stylish, meticulous and beautiful they were. The images that they created were very often idealized rather than realistic, very much like those of our own times. If thousands of years from now the only remaining images of our society were fashion magazines and videos of couture shows, would an observer think that all women from our time resembled super models? Does the Egyptian history, their concerns about weight and wrinkles indicate something of our own insecurities. They too felt the pressure to embody an ideal.
Anti-Wrinkle Cream
Here is an Ancient Egyptian Anti-Wrinkle Cream Updated
One-Teaspoon Sweet Almond Oil
Two Drops of Essential Oil of Frankincense
Apply to a cleansed face nightly with a gentle massage.
Almonds were a popular ingredient in ancient Egypt. It has a light, mild aroma, is light in texture and is absorbed into the skin very quickly. If, however, Frankincense may be a little too reminiscent of a church and if expense is no deterrent, add one drop of Rose Atter instead. Rose Attar is a very gentle oil reputed to heal and strengthen facial skin and well known to the Egyptians.
Until next time we will continue to explore the world of beauty Where Time Stops and Beauty Begins.
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