The empress Cleopatra was legendary not only for her leadership over one of the ancient world’s most powerful empires which was Egypt. She was also known for her astonishing beauty. It is said that the queen had secret skin care recipes that she used to retain her youthful and glowing skin. According to historians, she regulalrly soaked herself in a bath tub filled with rose petals and milk. The specially prepared bath mixture kept her skin soft and moisturized even in the middle of the Egyptian desert.
People of the Old World actually used a number of different natural materials as organic skin care treatments. Honey is another ingredient that was used by Cleopatra and other people who lived during ancient times. As with many common pantry items, honey has made its name as a sugar replacement and natural remedy for various ailments. In the past, it was also used as a natural skin moisturizer not only by Egyptians but also by the Greeks. Like honey, olive oil was also used as part of an all-natural skin care recipe.
At present, these natural products are being packaged and marketed by lage companies who deal in skin care lines. They have created new...