Egypt

When we talk about Egyptian women, the first we must mention is the great Queen of the Nile, Cleopatra. Elizabeth Taylor played Cleopatra in the 163 films, and the ancient ruler was actually of Greek origin. Many magazines that claim to help achieve the “Egyptian” look have their trends based on the paintings and statues of the Hellenistic ruler.

It is said that Cleopatra would take baths in milk to rejuvenate and maintain her famous good looks. The lactic acid in milk helps exfoliate the skin to reveal a brighter, smoother tone. She would also allegedly use castor oil on her eyelashes and tresses and even to whiten her eyes.