Here are a few frightening tales for you beauty gurus out there and a few secrets how to ward off cosmetic evils!
1. Geishas were known for their milky white complexion and striking beauty, but often it came at a price. Most of the facial powders used by the Geishas contained lead and slowly poisoned the women. If you are looking for a bright complexion, but without the lead, we suggest SkinMedica LYTERA Skin Brightening Complex. LYTERA is a non-prescription, non-Hydroquinone skin brightening product that minimizes the appearance of skin discoloration and dark spots.
2. In ancient Greece, Greeks were known to use dung from crocodiles for face and body treatments. After a while, crocodile! We have a suggestion of a treatment that is easier to stomach. June Jacobs Perfect Pumpkin Enzyme Polish; this spicy, detoxifying face and body polish, infused with a powerful Pumpkin enzyme, combined with the gentle exfoliation of crushed Bamboo and Jojoba micro beads helps to cleanse the skin of dead cells.
3. Cleopatra was known for her everlasting beauty and she boasted about taking milk bathes daily. The price of milk is on the rise so we don’t expect anyone to fill the bathtub! We suggest FarmHouse Fresh Nectar Powder Milk Bath; This jar is pure wholesome goodness – down to the Chicory Root that soothes upset skin and reduces inflammation and swelling. The fine sifted pure whole powdered milk is rich in twenty essential amino acids, vitamins and the sweet buttery fats that make milk the ultimate skin softener.