The Beauty Secrets of Cleopatra’s

The Fabulous Queen of Egypt was known for her beautiful skin tone. One of her most guarded beauty treatments, the milk and honey bath are still being practiced today by women from all walks of life.

One of the major ingredients, Milk, contains lactic acid, which aids in exfoliating your skin. The lactic acid in milk is an alpha hydroxy acid, which really help to clean the deeper layers of our skin.

Honey has a lot of health qualities. Think about this, honey is made of sugars like glucose and fructose so it is also a gentle alpha hydroxy acid. It’s made up of both minerals and vitamins to help feed and heal our skin. Honey also contains phytochemicals that work to destroy viruses, bacteria, and fungus, it possess a natural anti-inflammatory effect which heals wounds quickly. All of this makes honey a good replacement for wound dressings.

I have included some recipes to enjoy these 2 main ingredients found in the beautiful Cleopatra ancient beauty secrets.

Cleopatra Honey & Milk Bath

Ingredients

1/2 Cup Powdered Milk 1/2 Cup Raw Honey 2 teaspoon Jojoba Oil (optional)

Mix ingredients in a large bowl and pour into a warm bath. Soak for up to 20 minutes to saturate these beneficial ingredients into your skin. This recipe will make plenty for one bath.

Milk & Honey Rinse for Wrinkled Skin

Ingredients

1 oz raw honey 1 Cup skim milk 2 teaspoons aloe vera gel

Combine Ingredients in a jar and shake really good. Apply mixture to your face in the morning and evening with a cotton ball. This mixture will last in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

Many years ago, Cleopatra’s desire to remain one of the most beautiful women alive led her to the jewels of combining milk and honey to keep the skin youthful, soft and beautiful. Adding these 2 beauty recipes in your daily skin routine will help you to experience healthy, glowing, and ageless skin. Milk and Honey is easily available at your local grocer and is an cheap way to improve your skin.