It’s almost unimaginable to think that ancient civilizations were as concerned about beauty, image, and body care as we are today. Yet studies of ancient Egyptian tombs prove otherwise. Cosmetic implements such as razors, tweezers, and eye makeup palettes have been revealed inside. Cleopatra’s beauty rituals are well depicted showing the infamous dark kohl eyeliner, which was believed to protect against evil. Aromatherapy played a large part in the culture as the Egyptians believed that magic, beauty, and medicine were all intertwined. Other evidence shows that they were concerned about stretch marks and wrinkles. Sound familiar?

Cleanliness also knew no boundaries. No matter what economic status, men and women bathed regularly, used facial cleansers, and doused themselves in perfumes. With more than 21 vegetable oils and other plant derivatives at their disposal, this civilization concocted an amazing number of beauty solutions. Today, we can capture the essence of the ancient world thanks to many product manufacturers. By incorporating botanicals and vitamins extracted from nature and combining aromatherapeutic oils with today’s advanced skin and nail care techniques, here is how Cuccio Naturale has added a little bit of the old world into the new.

    Lavender  Papaya    Lemon    Milk  
Ancient Secret Used lavender in bath water and soaps to soothe skin irritations. Raw juice was used to aid in problem skin including corns, warts, pimples, and ringworm, rubbed on skin to smoothe and lighten dark spots and freckles. Rubbed on skin to lighten dark spots and freckles, put in hair to create highlights from the sun. Upper-class Roman women indulged in milk baths regularly to keep skin soft and supple.
What It Does May be beneficial for skin conditions such as burns, rashes, psoriasis, acne, and insect bites, therapeutic aromatherapy benefits calm and relax. Contains “papain” enzyme, which exfoliates dead skin cells, helps remove chemical residues like chlorine, effective in fighting oily skin. Helps normalize oil production to prevent acne, revitalizes skin by improving circulation to prevent cellulite, helps prevent melanin synthesis, which causes age spots. Helps nourish and soothe skin, gently exfoliates for smoother skin, rich in lactic acid, which is known for its anti-aging properties.
Today’s Service Lavender Hand Facial, 30-45 minutes, Price: $25-$50 Papaya Power Revitalizing Hand Facial, 45 minutes, Price: $25-$50 Skin Lightening Service 15-20 minutes, Price: $5-$10 “Got Milk” Honey Pedicure, 45-60 minutes, $25-$60
Products Lavender Environmental Hand Protection Lotion Papaya Green Tea Hand Protection Lotion, Papaya Green Tea Cuticle Revitalizer Complex Oil, Papaya Green Tea Sea Fizz Sanitizing Soak Lemon Skin Lightening Serum Milk & Honey Pedicure Fizz Tablets, Milk & Honey Sanitizing Manicure Soak
Interesting Fact The lavender plant varieties yield pink and white flowers instead of lavender. Referred to as the medicine tree in some cultures because they use papaya seeds and leaves in making medicines. One lemon contains 35% of the vitamin C your body needs every day. Milk has been declared the official beverage of several states including Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, and North Carolina.

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