“Imagine the light of the sun reflecting in the Nile. In the palace garden of Alexandria, Cleopatra sits in a fragrant bath. Milk, honey, and fragrant oils mix in the water, while maidservants sprinkle flower petals in.

Cleopatra was not only a ruler; she was also a master of self-staging. Her secret was to inseparably connect power and beauty. And thus, the myths arose that have been passed down to this day: the famous milk baths, the golden masks, the perfumes that captivated men.”

“The most famous ritual of Cleopatra is the milk baths.
She had entire tubs filled with donkey milk – because the lactic acid contained in it smooths, peels, and softens the skin. A method that we know today in cosmetics as chemical peeling.

Honey also played an equally important role. Cleopatra used it as a mask and remedy – antibacterial, moisturizing, a true fountain of youth from nature.

And then there was gold. It is recorded that she wore golden masks to make her skin glow. Gold was considered sacred, imperishable – a symbol of divine power. Today, some luxury lines are picking up this very myth again when they sell creams with gold particles.

Scents were also part of her power. Cleopatra owned her own fragrance gardens and had roses, myrrh, and jasmine processed into precious oils and perfumes. Thus, she surrounded herself with an aura that was unforgettable.”

“If we transfer this to our time, we notice: many of these elements are still present.
We use lactic acid today in creams and serums – it is scientifically proven as an anti-aging agent.
Honey masks can be found in natural cosmetics shelves or as DIY recipes.
And scents – yes, they still shape our aura and our well-being, perhaps more than we think.

But Cleopatra’s true secret was not just the substance. It was the staging. She knew: beauty is power, and those who live it consciously shape the image that others have of them.

This also shows us today: It is not just about what we use – but how we do it, with what attitude, with what self-confidence.”

“I am fascinated by Cleopatra because she united both: the queen and the woman who cared for her beauty. She understood that care is not superficial, but part of a larger story. And perhaps therein lies the lesson for us: beauty is not just cream and mask. It is a statement. It is the message we send to ourselves and to the world.
When we care for ourselves, when we adorn ourselves, we say: I am valuable. I am powerful. I am beautiful.”

“And that is also the core of my work.
If you want to not only hear this feeling but also feel it in your own life, I warmly invite you to my 👉 8-Week Challenge ‘In 8 Weeks Visibly More Beautiful’.

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