The domestic appeal of beauty is very ancient. History mentions many beautiful and influential queens, whose beauty, charm and personality charm captivated the rulers, heroes and common people of that time. From the court of Mewar to the backstage of the Mughals, the beauty of the queens still shines in the pages of history. But the question arises, what method was used to practice beauty back then, which is equally relevant today? According to estheticians, that fairy tale was written in the magic of natural ingredients, Ayurveda and indigenous remedies. The secret of that traditional beauty of the East is still relevant today.
During the Mughal era, perfumes and the use of flowers had a separate place. Behind the beauty of Emperor Jahangir’s wife Nur Jahan was the magical touch of natural roses. It is said that she discovered the perfume of expensive roses while making rose water. Regular bathing in rose water and applying roses to the skin kept the skin fresh and radiant. Apart from this, the use of jasmine or kewra was also widely practiced to maintain the fragrance. To keep the hair soft like silk, they used special oils mixed with spices and natural henna. Instead of toxic chemicals, special antimony with medicinal properties adorned the eyes.
Rajput queens used to keep their bodies moisturized to protect their skin from the dry desert air. As an alternative to soap, they relied on special pastes made from pure gram flour, turmeric, sandalwood, curd and raw milk. To prevent premature aging and pigmentation of the skin, Rani Padmavati regularly used saffron and sandalwood paste. For hair, special extracts of amla, bhringraj and fenugreek were used. Ritha and shikakai were their daily companions for pre-care or conditioning of the hair.
Hair care was a staple in the Travancore royal family of South India. Coconut oil, curry leaves, jab flower, and bhringraj paste made hair long and thick. Face packs of turmeric, rice powder, and green gram powder were used to beautify the face.
On the other hand, Maharani Gayatri Devi of Jaipur had a completely different philosophy of beauty. Her main mantra was to use less cosmetics and keep her skin clean. A balanced diet, discipline, and light eyeliner made her a world-class beauty.
This royal natural beauty is still one of the best guides in modern beauty.