Do not reject mysticism because of simple misunderstanding. Because you can repeat a mistake, which at one time French Academy did to meteorites. They claimed they did not exist, as there were no stones in the sky. As a result, valuable exhibits - meteorites - were thrown out of European museums.

People created different beliefs from prehistoric times, along with rudiments of knowledge. Historians of culture claim that this is the most ancient knowledge, expressed in folk poetic form.

Cosmetics is one of such knowledge we inherited from ancestors. Initially, make-up was a part of magic rituals. It was believed that beauty helped in treatment, did not allow forces of evil entering human body, protected from dangerous animals, increased physical strength. In ancient times, make-up was not only women’s privilege.

Eyes - mirror of soul

That’s why ancient Egyptians paid so much attention to their protection with help of cosmetics. Upper eyelid was painted blue, and lower - green. They believed that this not only strengthened and protected vision, but also served as prevention of blindness. Women there still paint their eyelids with black paint, to scare evil spirits.

Tip of ancestors

We use this magic tool, not knowing its true potential. Perhaps, we should try to use shadows, mascara or pencil to strengthen vision or give eyes necessary softness (hardness, mystique, openness).

Lipstick secrets

Composition of lip paint was kept in the strictest confidential. After all, it had to protect body from penetration of unclean forces, and prevent poisoned food from getting in your mouth.

Tip of ancestors
Speakers painted their lips brightly before the speech, in order to give their words credibility and attract audience. We can take advantage of this tip before the interview, exam or an important conversation.

Magical manicure

Manicure, as it is now called, in ancient times was made to protect against emergencies. On the Middle East, women are still using alcanna for drawing intricate designs on hands. This is done not only for the sake of beauty, but also to protect themselves from evil spirits.

Tip of ancestors
Doing manicure, our ancestress imagined a hand with painted nails touching what they need.

Perfume against evil spirits
The use of spices, perfumes and aromatic oils covers the entire period of history, which has written evidence. Egyptians applied spices for whole body generously. They knew secrets of smells like alphabet. Aromatherapy is still at the peak of glory. All kinds of oils, incenses and candles gained unprecedented popularity, not to mention the fact that our contemporary prefers to have several varieties of odors in elegant brand bottles on his toilet table.

Tip of ancestors
You do not have enough courage? Drop some rose geranium oil. Do you feel exhausted? A drop of cinnamon or cloves oil will surely cheer you up. And if you are in mood for love pleasures, apply rose oil on body.

Hair - Power Antenna
In Middle Ages, head had a degree of holiness, and other person could not touch it, without causing serious injury to its owner. Haircut was also connected with various magic rituals. King was not allowed to cut hair, as cutting of beautiful long curls could deprive the heir of holiness and was tantamount to a denial of rights to the throne.

Magicians argue that while hair brushing one can knock anything into his head. If you want, for example, to lose weight, sit in front of the mirror and, looking in your eyes, comb hair rhythmically. Imagine that you are happily waive cakes, pastries, pies and other delicious foods, start eating wisely and wearing smaller clothes. If you repeat this ritual every day, and also add physical activity and reduce food intake, you will see miracles.

Do you remember a tale about giant, whose mind depended on hair length? It is believed that hair - a kind of energy antennas to help one communicating with cosmos. It is observed that long hair contribute to creative potential. While bald head deprives a person of independent thinking. Intuition, more developed in women, is also explained by this fact, as men have short cropped antennas.

Magic rituals

Do you need other face?
Stand in front of the mirror and focus on changing of your face, while applying makeup. Doing make-up, imagine the face you would like to have. Each time looking in the mirror, you should see your new image. And if your friends notice some changes in your appearance, but will not be able to explain which exactly, just smile and keep your secret.

Beauty recipe
Here is the recipe for magic cosmetics, which any woman can prepare easily: take your usual cold cream and put it in a crystal or glass cup or bowl. Add some rose water until cream smells with a rose. Mix with a feather. If you smear yourself with this magic cream, you will be attractive for men - ancient omens say.

If all this seems naive to you, remember that it is a ritual. Rituals give us an easily understood vivid demonstration of our objectives and needs. They are bigger, than psychological tricks, as they transform energy into motion, and it is the essence of magic.