Can sleep really affect skin beauty?

Yes, getting enough sleep helps your skin repair and glow, reducing dark circles and puffiness.

Do you need to wash your face with cold water?

Cold water can tighten pores, but lukewarm water is best to gently cleanse without irritating the skin.

Is it true that you shouldn't wash your hair every day?

Washing hair too often can strip natural oils, so washing 2-3 times a week is usually better for healthy hair.

Can eating chocolate cause acne?

Moderate chocolate consumption isn't proven to cause acne, but a balanced diet supports clear skin.

Does brushing your hair 100 times a day help it grow?

Brushing can increase circulation, but over-brushing may damage hair; gentle brushing is best.

Are natural remedies always better for skin?

Natural ingredients can be effective, but it's important to patch-test and choose what suits your skin type.

Can toothpaste treat pimples?

Toothpaste might dry out pimples temporarily but can irritate skin, so it's better to use products designed for acne.

Do eyebrows continue to grow if you stop plucking?

Yes, eyebrow hairs grow in cycles, so they can regrow if you stop plucking over time.

Can you shrink pores permanently?

Pore size is mostly genetic, but good skincare can minimize their appearance.

Is it okay to use expired makeup?

Using expired makeup can cause irritation or infections, so it's safest to replace products as recommended.

8 Weird Beauty Facts Youll Never Believe ...

Beauty is an odd thing. What’s new and unique today could be outdated and tacky tomorrow, and some crazes just never take off… shaving off half your hair, anyone? After helping design a Victorian beauty project I was surprised to learn some facts about ‘old’ beauty, and I’ve been digging up some more… Here are 8 weird beauty facts you’ll never believe.

1. Egypt

Egypt Photo Credit: photobenedict

‘Make UpArtist’ is a term believed to have originated in Egypt, and is taken from the hieroglyph "sesh." It means "to engrave" …well, there is certainly a lot of accuracy involved!

2. Perfume

Perfume Photo Credit: FanFan 凡凡

Perfume has been around for decades, but during Ancient Egyptian times, it wasn’t just to make a woman smell lovely. Made from flowers, honey, wine and berries, perfumes were also drunk as a medicine, to solve kidney, lung, intestinal and liver problems.

3. Foods

Foods Photo Credit: A.Alshatti

Ancient Greek women have a solution for every problem. Acne? Just apply curdled milk. Freckles? Cucumber juice. Wrinkles? Crocodile fat should sort them out. I’m so glad we have anti wrinkle creams now!

4. Hair

Hair Photo Credit: Biking Nikon PDX

Everyone loveslong hair,but not as much as men in the Heian Period. Japanese women were judged on the length of their hair, with anyone lucky enough to have hair two foot longer then their waist being deemed the most attractive. Extensions, anyone?

5. Blonde

Blonde Photo Credit: seventytw0dpi

Well, everyone knows blondes have more fun(joking!) but in Ancient Greek, blondes were very few. So, women used to dye their hair to achieve the ‘exotic’ look by using arsenic to bleach their hair. I think I’d rather have roots…

6. Politics

Politics Want to get your own way? In 1991, a study showed that female politicians were much more likely to be voted in if they smiled, had groomed eyebrowsand wore certain colours of blouses. Well, its worth a try!

7. Lipstick

Nurses in WW2 were made to wear lipstick, to remind them that they are females before soldiers, and to calm down male casualties. Although it's since been proven that red lipstickmight have the opposite effect…

8. Lip and Cheek Stain

Lip and Cheek Stain Photo Credit: lenita.foto

In the Renaissance period, women lusted after red cheeks and lips. So much so, that they produced a mixture of cochineal with wax or grease to create a paste which would colour a woman’s skin for a whole week, even if she washed her faceevery day. I’m glad we haveblushesnow!

Wow. I thought modern beauty was hard to master (porcelain skin means I get away with nothing) but I much prefer battling through too dark concealers and heavy foundations to using crocodile fat and arsenic… these women had it hard! Do you know a weird beauty fact? Please share it with me… I’m fascinated!

Top Photo Credit: photobenedict

Frequently Asked Questions

Can sleep really affect skin beauty?: Yes, getting enough sleep helps your skin repair and glow, reducing dark circles and puffiness.
Do you need to wash your face with cold water?: Cold water can tighten pores, but lukewarm water is best to gently cleanse without irritating the skin.
Is it true that you shouldn't wash your hair every day?: Washing hair too often can strip natural oils, so washing 2-3 times a week is usually better for healthy hair.
Can eating chocolate cause acne?: Moderate chocolate consumption isn't proven to cause acne, but a balanced diet supports clear skin.
Does brushing your hair 100 times a day help it grow?: Brushing can increase circulation, but over-brushing may damage hair; gentle brushing is best.
Are natural remedies always better for skin?: Natural ingredients can be effective, but it's important to patch-test and choose what suits your skin type.
Can toothpaste treat pimples?: Toothpaste might dry out pimples temporarily but can irritate skin, so it's better to use products designed for acne.
Do eyebrows continue to grow if you stop plucking?: Yes, eyebrow hairs grow in cycles, so they can regrow if you stop plucking over time.
Can you shrink pores permanently?: Pore size is mostly genetic, but good skincare can minimize their appearance.
Is it okay to use expired makeup?: Using expired makeup can cause irritation or infections, so it's safest to replace products as recommended.

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