Beauty Secrets in Ancient Times
Although the attention given to women's appearance seems to have increased with the influence of social media, in fact, women's beauty secrets date back to ancient times. Women have been trying various methods to preserve their beauty not only today, but for centuries.
The discoveries and inventions they make for lively skin, to maintain youthful appearance and a healthy and vigorous body continue to be valid even today. So, what are these beauty inventions from ancient civilizations around the world and which are still applied today? Let's take a look together.
THE MIRACLE OF APPLE VINEGAR BORN FROM ANCIENT GREECE
Ancient Greek women who were famous for their beauty in ancient times… Even Greek mythology is full of legends and myths that talk about their beauty. The reason for the word "Greek Goddess", which is said to compliment a beautiful woman today, is because of these legendary beauty inventions of Ancient Greek women.
The first of these inventions is apple cider vinegar, which has healing effects in the field of aesthetics as well as medicine. In ancient Greece, women used apple cider vinegar to give vitality and strength to their hair and to solve scalp problems. In addition, apple cider vinegar was a method used on acne-prone skin to cure acne.
This invention, which originated in ancient Greece, is still valid today. Women today resort to apple cider vinegar to get rid of hair dullness. Tonics made from diluted apple cider vinegar for acne-prone skin come to their rescue.
EXOTIC BEAUTY SECRETS OF ANCIENT EGYPT
Compared to many civilizations in the past, Ancient Egypt stands out as the culture most influenced by the concepts of beauty and care. The most famous queens of Egypt are also famous for their beauty and care rituals in history. Egyptian queen Nefertiti created "kohl" mixtures with antibacterial properties. The most famous Egyptian queen, Cleopatra, whose beauty is mentioned at length even in history books, wrote a book on beauty secrets and the art of make-up.
MILK AND ROSE INVENTION FROM CLEOPATRA
Milk and rose had an important place in Cleopatra's beauty ritual. For hours she would bathe in a tub filled with milk and rose petals. She believed that her skin was thus renewed.
Milk was an ingredient generally used in the skin care routines of Ancient Egyptian women.
SKIN CARE RITUALS BORN FROM THE FAR EAST
When we look at the beauty secrets of Chinese culture, we see that egg yolk plays an important role especially in skin care. Egg yolk, which is believed to create a tightening and stretching effect on the face and neck, was used extensively as a skin care mask by Chinese women.
This invention was not limited to the Chinese civilization and ancient times, but managed to reach the present day. Today, egg white is used as the basis of many face masks, women prefer to use this invention in simple mask recipes they prepare at home for their skin.
It is known that egg white masks play an active role in clearing the skin from black heads.
In addition, women living in the Far East in ancient times used sea salt extensively to combat dead skin and to cure skin texture. Today, sea salt is an effective method used to get rid of dead skin and cellulite problems.
CHINA'S FAVORITE PLANT TURMERIC
The secret of turmeric, which is used as the most effective herbal care method in skin and teeth whitening processes today, dates back to women living in ancient civilizations. In Chinese civilization, where white skin was adopted as a sign of nobility, women used turmeric to whiten their skin and even out their skin tone. Afterwards, they discovered the antibacterial properties of turmeric and applied to this effective plant to get rid of blemishes and redness on their skin.
When we look at today, turmeric continues to be the head of all cosmetic products that equalize the skin tone. The beauty secret used by women in Chinese civilization for their skin continues to be valid today.
LEGENDARY MAKEUP ROUTINES OF GEYSHAS
Japanese women have left their mark on ancient beauty secrets with their make-up routines, as well as having clear and bright skin. Geisha created their own makeup secrets to achieve the look of crimson lips and pale skin.
- Geishas used to pluck their eyebrows with tweezers and paint them to create a sharp look.
- Geisha used to use pastes based from rice flour powder.
INDIA'S MYSTIC BEAUTY ART
Indian women used to draw attention with their exotic skin and striking eyes. Ayurveda, the deep-rooted life science of Indian civilization, is full of texts describing the secrets of preserving its beauty with natural materials. Growing up in such a culture, Indian women took care to be beautiful and well-groomed throughout their lives.
In addition, Indian women, who are famous for the thickness, shine and length of their hair, are also the discoverers of ancient hair care secrets from the past to the present.
Indian women had developed beautification methods not only with plants but also with therapy methods. Here are a few of them;
- Balayam Technique: In the Indian healing system, it was believed that there were pressure points under the nails that stimulated blood flow in the scalp. Indian women used to stimulate this pressure point with a technique called balayam. Balayam technique is a yoga method applied by rubbing nails together for five to ten minutes. With the stimulation of pressure points, hair growth increases.
- Shikakai Plant: Shikakai is a plant native to India. This plant, which acts as a natural shampoo for hair, helps hair grow by feeding hair follicles. Not only does it help hair growth, but the most effective solution to the problem of dandruff in the hair is this natural Indian herb.
- Henna Instead of dye: Henna is a natural method used by Indian women to change the color of hair since ancient times. However, this method has another important benefit other than affecting the color of the hair. It also prevents the fungus in the hair. Henna also helps with the problem of dandruff and adds softness to the hair with its vitamin E content.
ASTEK WOMEN GET BEAUTIFUL WITH AVOCADO
Centuries ago, women in the Aztec civilization noticed the miraculous beautifying effect of avocado on the skin. The biggest known effect of avocado on the skin is that it opens up unclogges and tightens the pores.
Women in the Aztec civilization also used methods containing avocado to have clean and fresh skin. Avocado, which continues to be used in skin care today, is mixed with acidic fruit juices such as orange juice and applied as a mask to oily skin. It creates a deep cleansing effect on the skin by keeping it on the skin for 20 minutes.
NATURAL METHODS OF YEAST
The Maya civilization, a Central American civilization, has an ancient and deep-rooted culture. This culture has many remarkable aspects. One of them is the beauty secrets of Mayan women.
The understanding of beauty of ancient Mayan women was hidden in the formulas of the healers. Healers have created unique formulas for women's face, hair and body care using various plants. These formulas were found to fight aging as well as to increase the beauty of women.
Mayan women obtained their beauty secrets from natural herbs grown specially in their region. They used these natural plants intensively in both skin and hair care.
When we look at history, we see that every woman, no matter what civilization she lives in, gives great importance to her beauty and care. You can take care of yourself and give your body the care it deserves by trying the beauty and care routines pioneered by women living in ancient times.
