Galen is credited with a simple, cold cream recipe, using plant oil, flower water, and Beeswax to treat dry, cracked skin. This simple but effective recipe survived in various forms over the next 2000 years and is the basis for what we now call cold cream. Galen was a Greek physician and philosopher, born 129-c,…
As a modern society, we are obsessed with beauty and health and have impossible beauty standards to try and live up to, but this has been and still is a common trait in nearly all societies throughout history. Ancient Greek society revered beauty and fitness and took significant measures to uphold the day’s standards. The…
Roses have long been a symbol of romantic love and beauty. The ancient Greeks and Romans cultivated huge rose gardens and used the petals to adorn banquets, fill their baths and crush to make lotions, balms, hydrosols, and exotic perfumes. Cleopatra, a symbol of power and beauty in ancient Egypt, was well known for her…
Why Was Cleopatra Renowned For Her Beauty? Cleopatra, VII Thea Philopator, [70/69 BC] was Queen of Egypt for twenty-two years. She reigned from the age of 18 until she was 39, at which point she died by her hand. History remembers Cleopatra as a great beauty; she was undoubtedly styled and made up, in the…
You are not alone if you suffer from hair loss or have difficulty retaining length and growing your hair. Hair issues are a common problem for men and women and can often leave people in distress and anxiety, as nothing seems to work to alleviate the hair fall and maintain a full head of hair….
Henna has been used for centuries to dye hair. The most well-renowned Henna comes from India, although it is also grown across other sub-tropical regions. Today, it is still a popular alternative to a more harsh chemical color that can wreak havoc on your hair and health. These chemical colors are also rinsed down drains,…
When we think about salt, we tend to only think about its use in food. However, salt [Sodium Chloride] is also used for health, wellness, and beauty recipes and remedies. Salt comes in various colors and textures, from larger crystals to delicate flakes. There are many variations of salt, depending on where it originates and…
You might wonder what the fuss is about if you’ve never used a shampoo bar. Shampoo bars are a natural and eco-friendly alternative to traditional liquid shampoos, and they offer several benefits for your hair and the environment. Read on if you haven’t yet made the switch or are curious about how they can work…
It is always difficult to buy people presents no matter how well you know and love them, especially in the age of minimalism or when buying for people who seem to have everything, so what do you do? Apart from food and drink hampers, it is always good to give Natural Beauty Products, as they…
Ayurvedic face massages are a great way to relax and rejuvenate your skin. There are many benefits to massaging your face, including reducing wrinkles, stimulating blood circulation, and helping to detoxify the skin. Ayurvedic Facial massages are becoming more popular, partly due to an interest in ancient, natural remedies and ingredients that incorporate a more…
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