For centuries, the beauty was the main (and often - the only) Weapon of women. Because of the beautiful ladies wage war and commit great discoveries, hundreds of times all over the world map redrawn. How to care for themselves the most famous in the history of mankind Beauty ?
This bright Egyptian queen left in the history of mankind, perhaps the largest number of cosmetic recommendations. According to some historians, the procedures for maintaining and improving their appearance took Cleopatra 5-6 hours daily. And because of the nature of it was ... pretty ugly: assert that it was bony and big-nosed, had small, deep-set eyes and a lot of not moles, freckles, not, not that of some other age spots. That is why Cleopatra He struggled to become smoother, whiter and more pleasant to the touch, during daylight hours hiding from the servants in their quarters, and people show up when the sun was setting. So, by the way, it was concluded that Cleopatra "took care of the skin from the sun."
The most valuable cosmetics queen believed milk, honey and salt. She took a bath of fresh donkey milk, permanently lubricated feet and palm oil with milk and honey, and every evening rub with salt and butter - this scrub is then washed with milk. In the chambers of Cleopatra constantly had a few hens, because every day the queen of soap hair three fresh egg yolks and rinsed with water infused with silver coins.
In order to become a little, shall we say, rounder, Cleopatra prepared "beauty pills" - paste of dried hop cones, which the queen took a daily basis.
I do not disdain Cleopatra and decorative cosmetics. She introduced the fashion not only to sum up his eyes with soot, but also paint your nails in black-green color and give them a pointed shape.
Today, beauticians did not object to most Beauty recipes Cleopatra Except, perhaps, the soot. However, the yolks for shampooing is advised to mix with a couple of spoonfuls of brandy (the yolk will be easier to wash), and to use a milk bath is not just milk, liquid unsweetened oatmeal - it cleans the skin better.
Waxing in Savski
The Queen of Sheba , Another legendary woman, some drevneiudeyskih and Muslim books referred to as "a woman with hairy legs and hooves." About hooves can not say anything, but that the king Solomon sent her a jar of ointment to remove hair where it is not necessary - in fact, there are records. Generally, about hairy legs queen said so much, that remains a big question, looked like the rest of her body.
What are the ingredients of the ointment - it is unknown, but the preserved information that ancient beauties removed excess hair candied honey or specially twisted silk thread (she plucks the hair) - by the way, today it is used barbers in some Arab countries - Lebanon, Syria ...
Lead charm
Severe granny Ivan the Terrible, Sophia Palaeologus She was "a woman weighing the merits" - and in those days it was a fair obesity and was a major sign of beauty. Bright brunette Sophia to heighten the contrast of hair and face heavily powdered white lead. Some sources indicate that Sophia necessarily washed with ice water only silverware to keep the skin fresh. Cosmetics at the time, however, was worth more than the means to care: the eyebrows blackened with antimony, lips painted berry juice, mixed with honey and chicken fat. But it is curious that, so to say, "make-up remover" use a towel soaked in crushed cucumber!
Today, of course, no one would lead to powder - this is extremely toxic heavy metal! But in the silver water cosmetologists do not see anything wrong, just like in the classic cucumber mask.
The wife of Napoleon Bonaparte It went down in history as one of the most beautiful women in the history of mankind. In fact, she was very humble origin and esteemed health is more important in life than beauty. So she carefully watched pischevanieniem and, sorry, bowel movement, rightly believing that with this process involves a long youth and vigor.
To the body worked "like clockwork", Josephine began the morning with a cup of lemon juice diluted in half with hot spring water, and at night be sure to drink a large portion of sour milk - as she had been taught from childhood. We know that waiting for a meeting with Napoleon Josephine 2-3 days not washed, at the request of her lover. But in order to have a flourishing appearance, shortly before the meeting she rubbed his face and hands warm mashed potatoes (it is important - from unpeeled potatoes!) And then took off "mask" hot towels.
They say, Josephine also belonged to the revolutionary idea at the time used to moisturize and rejuvenate the skin ... sperm goats and sheep. Special workers gathered for this valuable product Josephine, wife of Napoleon, and used it as a nourishing cream.
The mask of mashed potatoes, by the way, and today it is recommended for owners of sluggish, dull skin - it improves blood circulation and moisturizes. Sperm some animals included in expensive cosmetic lines - it possesses a strong lifting effect and contains valuable protein. Well, about the sour milk as you should all know ...
"Katkina vodka"
Russian Empress Catherine II reputed to be sensuous lady. She loved to take care of themselves! Of course, it was brought from Europe the most advanced at the time funds - pink soapy water for a bath, almond lapping of wrinkles ...
But the main secret of youth and freshness Catherine thought a bath with "milk" of his own invention, which is prepared from eggs, goat's milk, almond oil, rose petals and vodka. "Katkinu vodka" as they called this mixture in small circles, prepared fresh every day, and poured into a warm bath. Today, no one cosmetologist does not take advantage of this composition contest ...
In this recipe with a modern look just fine, just could not do without vodka - alcohol can only improve the problem of oily skin, and all other types of harm.
One of the beauties of the epic is still reputed mistress naughty and nasty King Louis XV Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, better known as Marquise de Pompadour . In fact, the woman was rather clever than beautiful - the biographers say that the Marquis was a pale, thin, weak health. To look good, Marquis daily ate a lot of raw carrots and face smeared with a mixture of lemon juice with olive oil - and therefore had a fresh and slightly tanned look that distinguishes it among nabelennyh ladies of that era. Ladies' beauty secret Marquis considered proper diet - lots of raw vegetables and grilled meat - especially chicken feet. Today, fans of low-carbohydrate diets have quite agreed with her!
Of course, Pompadour was a "man of the future" - she used to eat antioxidants, loved the sun and took care of a good metabolism. Absolutely all its councils have the right to exist in our day, but roasts it is better to replace baked.
The soap opera Greta Garbo
The famous film star of the thirties of the last century - Greta Garbo - Famous not only for his roles, but also the principles of skin care: in the morning it always washed with soap and water and then applied to the face a little fresh butter. It was only after some time used the cosmetics industry. Pure butter, however, are willing to endorse and modern experts in skin care - it contains vitamins A and E, which are antioxidants and slow down the aging process.
But the main secret Greta Garbo They consider it a skilful and thorough protection from solar radiation. In the course went all - umbrellas, wide-brimmed hats, veils ... In general, the movie star did everything absolutely right, but modern beauticians recommend still do not wash your face with soap, and use a more considerate measures.
Marilyn Monroe I did not have the special tools and miraculous ointments. But she thought it best preserves the beauty of the long sleep, in particular - day. Of course, the popular actress is not always able to catch up on sleep as it should, but it sought to use every opportunity to sleep. And in order to go to sleep as soon as possible, I do not drink champagne, and hot milk.
Another important principle of the conservation of beauty, which was sure Marilyn Monroe - As little clothing, especially synthetic - stockings, nylon shirts ... "The skin needs to breathe," says movie star. Last postulate approve and today's professionals - air baths and natural fabrics allow the skin uniformly updated and stay young and fresh.
Jumpy Jane
The most unusual approach was another Hollywood movie star - Jane Fonda . In the early seventies in vogue not only thin, but also sports, inflated figure with beautiful muscles and "cubes" on the abdomen. And Jane came up, and most importantly - popularized aerobics: a set of completely simple, based on the fashionable dance in the disco, exercise. Boring "morning exercises" into a vigorous dance workout that instantly conquer the world. Herself Jane Fonda aerobics paid a minimum of two hours a day, and is therefore not only looks great, but does not hurt. And today, 73 years old, winner of seven Oscars cheerful looks great.
Yulia Polonskaya
Beauty & Grooming
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