Beauty and the Ancient Beast - Cleopatra's Skincare Secrets

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Beauty and the Ancient Beast - Cleopatra's Skincare Secrets

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1 year ago

Beauty and the Ancient Beast - Cleopatra's Skincare Secrets

Have you ever wondered what Cleopatra's beauty secrets were? In this episode of "Join the Docs," Doctor Nigel Guest and Professor Jonathan Sackier dive headfirst into the ancient world of Cleopatra's skincare regimen. They kick things off with a discussion about her rather unconventional use of turpentine, milk, and honey for skincare. Professor Sackier provides the historical context and potential benefits of these ingredients, while Dr. Guest, wide-eyed and incredulous, peppers him with questions and exclamations of disbelief.

What could possibly be the benefits of using turpentine as a beauty aid? Turpentine? Isn't that what you use to clean paintbrushes? Well, Cleopatra was clearly a master of 'brush' strokes in more ways than one!

The Docs highlight the exfoliating properties of donkey milk—yes, donkey milk!—and the soothing benefits of honey, milking every possible joke with parallels to modern skin care practices. Did Cleopatra really bathe in asses milk? Professor Sackier has the exfoliating wonders of donkey milk explained to him by Dr. Guest while both imagine Cleopatra surrounded by a herd of donkeys, leading to a burst of laughter. Talk about a moo-ving experience!

Did Cleopatra ever got tempted to snack on her skincare products? How might this beauty regime resonate today?With all that honey, who wouldn't be tempted to take a little taste? Cleopatra must have had quite the sweet routine!

The episode is both entertaining and educational, offering a unique perspective on ancient beauty rituals. By the end, you'll be both informed and amused, with a newfound appreciation for the lengths to which people have gone in the name of beauty. Who knew skincare could be such a 'milk and honey' affair?

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