Top Five Beauty Secrets From Ancient Greece And Beyond - GreekReporter.Com

Beauty was extremely important in ancient Greece and not just for women but for men, as well. As admirers of beauty, ancient Greeks placed great emphasis on healthy skin, and, naturally, they developed many useful, natural beauty tips.

The countless works of art depicting the human form, and philosophical treatises on the nature of beauty from antiquity attest to the fact that beauty was indeed highly prized in ancient Greece.

Women in ancient Greece enhanced their beauty using common ingredients like milk, honey, and olive oil that are also at our disposal to this day.

Ancient Greek women were the first to use olive oil as a moisturizer. Olive oil helps to revitalize dry skin and contributes to the cell renewal process.

Ancient Greek women would also mix olive oil with sugar or salt and use it as an exfoliant. The olive oil made the skin look shiny and healthy while adding a bit of glowing color.

Because of its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, honey also helped with certain types of acne.