Tribal Beauty of Ancient Egypt

The Egyptians regarded beauty as a sign of holiness and believed in the magical properties of their beauty ritual ingredients.

Ancient Egyptians not only used the precious metal of gold as adornment, but also used gold as a therapy for the skin. Historically in Egypt, gold was used for its curative and antibacterial properties. The exclusiveness of this ritual has not changed throughout the years, as only a certain number of elite spa’s around the world offer the expertise in using this expensive metal for skin and energy revitalizing purposes.

The ancient Egyptians were not entirely misguided in believing that kohl would prevent eye infections because it actually did prevent an ocular infection that was caused by the flooding of the Nile. The lead-based substances in the kohl promoted the production of nitric oxide in their skin, which helped strengthen their immune systems against diseases ("How the Pharaohs Fought Ocular Infection"). The soot in kohl helped in reducing the damaging effects of sun glare on their eyes. The ancient Egyptians created a remedy for burns by mixing the cheek and lip stain and other remedies for improving skin with red natron, northern salt and honey. However, the ancient Egyptians strongly believed that the healing effects of these cosmetics were magical rather than medical.

The beauty technique, known as hair extensions was widely used in ancient Egyptian history, followed the Egyptians predecessors to their grave. Hair is something that ancient Egyptians went great lengths to nurture and enhance. Hair symbolized wealth, status, beauty and in some references, motherhood and fertility. To maintain natural hair growth and the strength of their hair, Egyptians were pioneers in using castor oil. Ancient Egyptians initiated the use of this oil for their hair due to its nourishing properties. Castor oil has since then been used to enhance healthy hair growth and in strengthening hair follicles.

One can not help but think of the legendary queen Cleopatra of Ancient Egypt known throughout history for her beauty and charm. 

Her father was exiled and so she took the thrown at 18 ruling w/ her brother who was 10. A woman was allowed to rule but not alone. She then decided to remove her brothers name from all of the records and print only her face on the coins. She was 1st women to rule Egypt solo. Eventually she needed a partner to possy up with and form a stronger position in ruling so she seduced Julius Ceasar for political reasons, showing up for the first time at his palace rolled in a rug then rolled out to surprise him. She and Ceasar had a son heir to throne. After Ceasar died she formed an alliance w/ Mark Anthony, her great love and had three more children. Sadly, she died by age 39 taking poison but beauty and intellect have never been forgotten. 

• Born 69 BC and died by age 39

• Egyptian people loved her

• Beautiful, smart, and seductive

• Spoke nine different languages.

• Wrote a book on cosmetics

• Built a cosmetics factory near the Dead Sea.

• 1st of her royal line to learn to speak Egyptian.

• Last Pharaoh to rule Egypt

Cleopatra knew that physical beauty can attract the eye (this is why she took such a good care of her skin and body), intellect can help become an interesting and skillful communicator (this is why Cleopatra loved to read books, learn new things and grow mentally), but she also knew about one invisible, yet important ingredient of feminine beauty – charm; she knew that, if you want to be irresistible and truly beautiful, it’s important to cultivate the inner confidence and inner charm of a true lady!

Milk and Honey was the backbone combination for a multitude of Cleopatra’s ancient skin care regimes. Because of the dry climate and the risk of premature aging due to cell dehydration Cleopatra knew the value of locking in the moisture to her skin. Rose was another favorite due to it's regenerating effects. Though rose also native to Turkey which is closer to Egypt, Cleopatra would have imported her species of  rose from bulgaria if she wanted the highest grade and I am sure she did! Her roots were also Greek and Greece borders Bulgaria. so Bulgarian rose was most likely an accustomed luxury.!

• Roses are native to Bulgaria

• Have the highest level of healing properties

• Powerful against wrinkles

• Soothes skin issues

• Natural emollient /hydrating

• Preserves our skin to fight aging

So in honor of being a skin care enthusiast like this queen who loved to nourish her body, mind, and soul celebrate your own beauty by indulging in a luxurious Cleopatra Bath of milk, honey, and roses.  Milk contains lactic acid; a form of Alpha Hydroxy acid, removing dead skin cells, causing the younger skin to emerge. Honey is a humectant that retains h2o, locking in moisture for the skin. Indulge in Rose which resonates a love frequency.

Elegant Savage also inspires a rose infused, skin regenerating "Harem Serum" w/ ingredients that was celebrated back in ancient Egypt. Combine w/ "Kudra's Kiss, our coconut milk bath soak to for the vegan version on Cleo's bath! Enjoy!

Make n' Take a Customized, Blissful Botanical Creation

Super stoked to be collaborating w/ Pura Vida of Todos Santos, Baja California Sur. We will be having a botanical scent blending workshop where attendees can make a custom creation to either keep or gift to a loved one. We are asking a $10 donation which usually covers the cost of the supplies, but we will be donating what we collect to help the children of the Palapa Society. hope to see you there. 

Xanadu's Oasis

You have not experienced Heaven on Earth until you have smelled pure, therapeutic grade, uncut, undiluted rose, geranium, or grapefruit essential oil essence. The floral scents drift me away to a dream like place where there are castles in sky and many gold drenched maidens!

Pink champange lagoons flow sweet as sparkle kisses. A poem by Samuel Taylor Coleridge called the "Kubla Khan; or, A Vision in a Dream: A Fragment" describes  it best when painting a picture of a place called "Xanadu".

The term also invokes visions of roller skating, galactic Aussie singing beach babe muses yet also reminds me of a sprayfoam model home of the future I once visted while on vacation in the Wisconsin Dells as a kid.

The "Xanadu" of Coleridge’s poem though was actually believed to be a paradise Summer capitol retreat for the ancient Mongolian ruler Kubla Khan as described by Marco Polo who may have visited in 1275 AD. A line that rings true, and is one of my favs states:

““For he on Honeydew Hath Fed and Drunk the Milk of Paradise”.”

Where is your paradise? Do you have an escape, or special retreat? What does your Xanadu look like? How does it feel to find your Eden? It's easy to find your "Oasis". Just sit back and relax your mind. Connect through visualization to all the things that you love, and that make you FEEL GOOD! Connecting to that "Feeling" is a powerful way to use the "Law of Attraction" to bring in more more good things! The essence of what we desire isn't that person, place, or thing it is THAT FEELING that these objects bring! Use this ancient, secret formula to attract all that you desire. My Xanadu looks something like the illustrations by John Kirlay posted below!

"In Xanadu" by John Kirlay

I am re-launching an indulgent line of juicy, botanical, and pure skin care goods to help spirit you away to your own Shangri la and attract ALL that your heart desires. I find that even though I have this sacred information I need to paint my #DREAMLIFE, it's hard to get into that visual, creative, feel good space if I have not been nurturing my body w/ plenty of self care! Setting time aside for Self-Love is key! 

“Setting time aside for Self-Love is key! ”

Stay tuned. I hope you will try one my Xandu's Oasis creations. The ingredient's used were selected to support youthful skin, and the aroma is intoxicating, uplifting, and promotes a higher state of wellbeing! If you would like to learn about some of the ingredients sourced please go to this link! http://elegantsavage.us10.list-manage1.com/subscribe?u=9f46478e61d16e521c349dd18&id=aaec29a2b0

Savage Scents

“DRINK THE MILK OF PARADISE and find yourself in an Eden like this!”

Rendezvous at Falls Head" by John Kirlay

Tribal Beauty Benefit Gala for the Healing Hands Foundation

Tropical to fresh we will be celebrating exotic culture, indigenous lands, and the native farmers who bring us the finest CPTG essential oils on the planet.

Lives and entire communities are being empowered thanks to doTERRA. doTERRA's co-impact sourcing practices captures hearts and makes a sustainable impact w/ love.   Besides educating our own oil community to raise awareness on "Co-Impact Sourcing"  we are also raising funds for doTERRA's Healing Hands Foundation this night.

The dōTERRA Healing Hands Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to improving lives through partnering with organizations that bring healing and hope to the world as well as lives free of disease and poverty, and to ultimately teach impoverished cultures how to be self-reliant. dōTERRA International, LLC, ensures that 100 percent of all donations go directly to those receiving aid.  The cost of a ticket is $25 and includes:

• One drink ticket to try one of our many doTERRA mocktails at the elixir bar.

• One entry into the doTERRA essential oil product raffle
• Live music from artists including global DJ Gobi
• Essential oil and co-impact sourcing education w/ various regions to "tour"
• Sampling at our Tribal Beauty Bar
• Trunk show w/ exotic, handmade, local goods from Pacific NW artists
• Silent Auction representing items donated by gracious patrons representing the arts including: healing, garden, music, art,  dance, and culture.