Marilyn Monroe beauty secrets
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Vaseline- Marilyn used Vaseline head to toe before getting into a hot bath in the mornings for smooth and skin.
Red Lips- Monroe would use 5 different lip hues. Darker reds on the outer lips, lighter hues on the inside, This would create an incredible dimension
Ice baths- She had ice baths to keep her skin tight and firm
Chanel n.o5 - Marilyn famously said she wore 5 drops of chanel n.o5 perfume to bed and nothing else.
Peach fuzz-Marilyn refused to remove hair on her face, saying that when the light hit the facial hair it would cause her face to have a soft glow creating an almost blur effect.
Erno Laszlo products- Dr Laszlo treated Monroes skin throughout her career, Her evening routine consisted with an oil cleanse- Erno Laszlo active phelityl oil and the active phelityl cream and she washed it off. She then finished with the controlling lotion product.
3 eye liners- For her upper lid she used black liner, brown liner for her lower lash and white on her water line for an illusion.
Sleep- Marilyn took 5-10 hours of sleep a night. Particularly on Sunday where she'd stay in bed for 2 hours in the morning ''luxuriating in every last moment of drowsiness''
Blush as contour- She would use blush to define her face shape and sculpt her cheekbones adding blush on the tips on her nose aswell.
Cold Creams- She was a fan of cold creams including the classic Ponds , Nivea and Elizabeth Ardens eight hour cream.
Hair colour- Marilyn was a natural redhead but she kept bleaching her hair ''pillowcase white'' for the rest of her career every three weeks and used baby powder on her roots as dry shampoo every 2 days.
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Cleopatra's beauty secrets
Sugaring- A natural hair removal that has been said to been practised by Cleopatra herself to keep her skin smooth and hairless which was considered the beauty standard in Ancient Egypt.
Dead Sea Salt- It is believed that Cleopatra used to frequently exfoliate with fresh dead sea salt to achieve soft skin.
Milk Bath- Hippocrates wrote that she used sour milk from 700 donkeys to bathe in. Milk in general contains lactic acid which mildly exfoliates the skin.
Royal Jelly- She used Royal Jelly from bees to moisturise the skin
Rose water- She used rose water to purify her skin as well as a scent and perfume to air around her
Aloe Vera- She rubbed Aloe Vera on her skin every day for smooth and soft skin. It also was believed that the plant was from Gods and could cure anything from baldness to insomnia.
Green Malachite- She used the bright green malachite paste on her lower eyelids and lapis luiz stone on the upper eyelids_(warning do not do this if u dont want to become blind xx)
Shea Butter- It is said Cleopatra kept jars of unrefined Shea butter for her smooth skin
Oils- It is said she used different oils from Moringa Oil to castor oil on her skin to fight aging from fine lines to wrinkles
Clay Mask- She used clay masks as a beauty treatment which could draw out impurities from the skin
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Top Scents that attracts Men
Vanilla
Probably the most universally known scent that is desirable to all. Its scent has been shown to increase arousal by 9 percent in men.
2.Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin Pie scent increases penile blood flow in 40 percent in men. The scent of pumpkin pie mixed with Lavender increased blood flow to the nether regions by 40 percent when sniffed, Also the smell of pumpkin pie mixed with the smell of doughnuts increased blood flow by 31.5 percent.
3. Lavender
Lavender is also known as the 'herb of love' and has been used to entice men for centuries. It would have been rubbed over womens bodies.
Strawberry
In one study, the sweet scent of strawberry increased arousal in people who were told the smell had the same affect.
Jasmine
In Hindu and Muslim Traditions, Jasmine is known as the perfume of love. This scent is claimed to be the one strongest aphrodisiacs out there.
Lily of The Valley
A study found that the scent heightened arousal in men by 11 percent and said to make women more likely to get pregnant when wearing it during intercourse.
Ginger
Ginger has been used throughout history as an aphrodisiac. Ginger essential oil has been found to be energising and uplifting. A recent study of Chinese folk medicines found that ginger acts as a circulatory stimulant and that it can aid in erectile dysfunction.
Black Licorice
The smell of this candy has been shown to increase arousal in men by 13 percent, when combined with the cent of doughnuts that number jumped to 32 percent. The sweet smell. which comes from anise has been rumoured to work on arousing women as well.
Cinnamon
Cleopatra is reputed to have used a special blend of cardamom, cinnamon and rose oil to bewitch Mark Anthony. Cinnamon has been proven to activate arousal in animal studies. Its a scent know to attract both men and women.
Doughnut
The smell of doughnuts on its own increased blood flow to the groin by only 7 percent, but the scent of doughnuts mixed with black licorice increased blood flow by 31 percent. Mixed with lavender, the doughnut smell increased blood flow by 18 percent anf mixed with cola it increased by 12 percent,
Pink Grapefruit
Studies show that women who wear the scent of pink grapefruit are perceived to be 6 years younger on average and therefore more attractive to men.
Roses
Rose scents has been used throughout time for medicinal reasons, and to boost confidence, fertility and libido. Ayurvedic practitioners will also tell you that it helps regulate the nervous system. making people more responsive to touch.
Peppermint
Peppermint has been found it as an aphrodisiac for women increasing alertness, stimulating the brain and dilating the blood vessels in the sexual organs.
Sandalwood
Used in Eastern Indian Ayurvedic medicine, Sandalwood has often been used as an aphrodisiac. Recent studies back up these claims showing that sandalwood elevates the pulse and exhibits the pulse and antidepressant and relaxing qualities.
Orange
Orange is another scent thats proven to increase blood flow to the sexual organs testing at 19 percent. The smell of citrus has been shown to increase alertness.
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Megan Fox beauty secrets
She uses grapeseed oil on her body after showering. It easily absorbs into the skin and helps even skin tone for softness.
She uses Perricone MD eye serum to brighten dark circles and improve skin firmness and improve skin complexion.
She drinks alot water- this obviously effects energy levels and mood
Epicuren Bulgarian rose otto oil- contains vitamins and antioxidants for dry and sensitive skin. Also helps with appearance of the skin
Oxygen Facial- reduces appearace of fine lines and wrinkles and improves skin texture
Vaseline- She uses vaseline on cheekbones and eyelids. This relieves dry skin especially on skin on the eyelids
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