![]() ![]() The most popular perfume in Ancient Egypt was called kyphi. Of course, wealthy Ancient Egyptians could afford better products than the average person. The Ancient Egyptians applied honey to their skin to help heal and fade scars.īoth men and women of all classes wore makeup in Ancient Egypt. She would have 700 donkeys milked every day as part of her bathing ritual. Historians say that Egyptian doctors had the best knowledge of medicine in the ancient world, and the same is true of their hygiene and cosmetic products.Īccording to legend, Cleopatra bathed in donkey milk to keep her skin youthful and soft. The science behind Ancient Egyptian cosmetics was extremely advanced. ![]() They wore wigs and drew on eyebrows instead. Other Interesting Facts About Ancient Egyptian Bathsįor most Ancient Egyptians, another part of their hygiene routine was plucking and shaving all of their hair. Priests were expected to bathe more often, usually twice a day. ![]() Still, the average Ancient Egyptian did take a bath or shower every day. However, “bathing” may have meant washing their face, hands, and feet. How often did the Ancient Egyptians bathe?Īncient Egyptians bathed after getting up in the morning and both before and after the main meal. Royals and nobles had manicurists who used a small knife and a file to keep their fingernails and toenails trimmed.Īncient Egyptians took their appearance very seriously, since they believed it could help them gain (or lose) favor with the gods. They used ointments, perfumes, and deodorant, as well as toothpaste and breath mints. They also mixed animal and vegetable oils with alkaline salts to wash and treat skin diseases.Īfter bathing, they also applied creams and makeup. The Ancient Egyptians used a scented paste made of clay and ash for soap. These were made of stone, ceramic, or wood. Since the Ancient Egyptians often walked barefoot, they also had foot baths. Sometimes, the water was cold, but most wealthy homes had wood fired stoves that could be used to heat it up.Įvery household, no matter how rich or poor, had some kind of basin or jug used for hand washing. Servants would pour water over the bather’s head like a shower. Wealthier Egyptians, however, usually had a separate bathroom in their homes. The average Ancient Egyptian bathed in the Nile River. So how did they stay so clean? Let’s find out. Of course, the Ancient Egyptians didn’t have running water and hot showers like we do today. Even after death, Ancient Egyptians were buried with makeup and clothing to help them on Judgement Day. The Egyptians washed, bathed, and applied cosmetics daily. They believed that the cleaner a person was, the closer they were to the gods. Cleanliness was extremely important to the Ancient Egyptians. ![]()
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