In an era where innovation and technology endlessly evolves, our favourite beauty products and make-up gadgets have been transformed. As luck would have it, we don’t have to rely on white lead for powder foundation and crushed berries for lip and cheek tints , as our ancestors did centuries ago. Today, we can trust in modern comforts —safer, more effective alternatives that elevate our skincare routines without the risk of lead poisoning.
Yet, as our vanity arsenal becomes more sophisticated, there’s a yearning to reconnect with simpler pleasures. Amidst one of my daily doom scrolls, an influencer details a perennial beauty product she inherited from her mother: a Moroccan lipstick , a dry terracotta lid that transforms into a bewitching vivid red hue at the touch of her finger. This simple composition of pomegranates and poppies gives us a glimpse into the past and underscores the potential of nature’s treasures.
By delving into our own history, we can rediscover the sagacity of past beauty practices and appreciate the timeless products that came before us. Whether it’s reserving time to unwind in a soothing milk bath or indulging in refreshing beauty rituals, these practices invite an intimate, almost sacred experience that nurtures the soul. Ancient beauty products are also often all-natural, hypoallergenic , and effective, allowing us to slow down and embrace a low-tech approach to self-care —minus the lead poisoning, thanks to modern cosmetic regulations.
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