It is mid-morning on a hot, dry, sandy day sometime between 51 to 30 B.C. in Ancient Egypt. Cleopatra is just emerging from her bath water containing a mixture of rose and lavender essential oil, donkeys’ milk, herbs, and honey. While her skin is still damp, she applies castor oil to her hair and a special mixture to her skin to keep it soft, glowing, and youthful. The Queen Cleopatra Oil blend she applies is a combination of essential oils each chosen for the specific beneficial properties of the plant or flower the oil is derived from. When blended, the purpose of the concoction is to positively support Cleopatra physically, mentally and/or emotionally.
Throughout ancient times using plant and flower extracts, aka essential oils, was common and a regular part of everyday life for Royalty and the wealthy. In the same fashion Queen Cleopatra’s Oil blend is created, various types of essential oils such as lavender, myrrh, and papyrus were mixed together to meet the intended need of the creator. Each mixture tapped into the unique properties and medicinal benefits of the plants from which they are derived. Today, we do the same thing when we integrate different beauty products into a skin regimen or combine multiple vitamins and medications to elicit a desired physical outcome.
Cleopatra Oil Blend: A Blend of History and Modern Aromatherapy
The use of essential oils and the knowledge of their healing properties in Egypt is considered amongst the most ancient forms of medicine, cosmetics, and aromatherapy. Queen Cleopatra herself was considered to have a vast knowledge of essential oils and their properties. It is rumored that she used a rose essential oil mixture to captivate Mark Anthony.
Before the discovery of distillation, the essence of the plant or flower was extracted through a process called maceration. The plant material was powdered or shredded and soaked in water, oil, or alcohol for a long time. Prolonged soaking broke down the cell wall of the plant material driving the desired essence into the liquid it is being soaked in. Special sponges and wringing methods were used to collect the essential oil and placed in special containers for storage, transportation, and use.
With the discovery of distillation, different types of extraction processes were used depending on the plant or flower type. Common distillation uses heat to extract the scent compound. Application of heat to certain types of plants can damage the delicate plant materials that are being extracted.
To avoid the destruction of the desired plant material, a cold-pressed or cold process technique was commonly used in Ancient Egypt. Through this process, the essential oil is extracted from the plant by crushing or squeezing it. During ancient times, parts of this process took place underground through a series of tubes the plant was pushed through in order to extract its essence. This technique helped to keep the plant materials cool and out of the direct sunlight ensuring a high-quality oil. These natural techniques of ancient times are still used today in Egypt. Many of the individual essential oils that are used to make the Queen Cleopatra oil blend are extracted through this same process.
The Queen Cleopatra oil blend recipe from Inshallah Essential Oils has been passed down through 5 generations of perfumers and alchemists that stem from the ancient city of Swenett, later known as Syene. For centuries, Egyptians have been able to replicate ancient oil blends from ancient times. One way they accomplish this is by taking resin scrapings from bowls and containers found in tombs and temples and reverse engineering the specific ingredients, bringing back to life the recipes of ancient Egypt. There are no additives, preservatives, or alcohol added to the Queen Cleopatra oil blend, giving you a pure Egyptian experience while tapping into ancient wellness techniques.
The Exotic Scent Profile of Cleopatra Oil
Cleopatra was an amazing essential oil mixologist in her own right. She was directly involved in creating may of the oil elixirs that she used for her health, wellbeing and to maintain a youthful appearance. With access to more than 20 essential oil kinds available to her at the time, her creative options would be extensive.
You might be wondering which specific essential oils are combined to create the Queen Cleopatra oil blend. Well, I can’t tell you, it is a secret. The true ingredients and their measurements are a family secret that even I have not been able to uncover. It is an equally musky and floral scent with just a hint of spice. It is speculated that its recipe includes Flower of Sakara and Papyrus. This specific blend is said to have been discovered hundreds of years ago on the walls of a temple and is sometimes called Cleopatra oil perfume.
The Queen Cleopatra oil blend is one of many unique and rare essential oil blends you can find from Inshallah Essential Oils. Many powerful Egyptian oil blends including Isis, Anubis, Key of Life and many more can be found at www.iwei.one. Each blend has its own story and taps into a unique portal of Ancient Egyptian energy and knowledge. No matter how many descriptive words I could use to characterize the amazingness of these oils, I would fall short. The only way for you to truly understand their power and to share in the secrets of Ancient Egypt is for you to experience them for yourself.
Queen Cleopatra Oil in Modern Wellness Routines
History tells us that Cleopatra was a woman of extraordinary attractiveness and allure that bewitched and beguiled men. Modern historians have more recently characterized her as less than remarkably handsome. However, even they have noted that Egyptians of the time described her to be an exceptional beauty and that her look was seductive.
These contradictive conclusions combined with what history has told us of Cleopatra’s accomplishments has led me to believe is that her beauty was more than skin deep. That what people around her were perceiving, was more than just her facial features, they were seeing the beauty inside of her. She was able to create a feeling of confidence, self-love, and beauty within herself that she was able to project outward.
Cleopatra’s use of essential oils in her daily life contributed to her appeal and success. By utilizing the curative qualities of various plants and flowers, she nourished her inner and out being and was able to harness her personal power. There are numerous way you can incorporate the Queen Cleopatra oil blend into your daily wellness routines, assisting you in harnessing your personal power and inner beauty. For example, combining 10-15 drops of the Queen Cleopatra oil blend with a carrier oil such as jojoba or castor oil creates an amazing nighttime moisturizer that you can apply to your skin. By putting this mixture into a 10 ml roller bottle, it is ready to use anytime or anywhere. If you already have a cream that you love, include a couple of drops of this unique oil with a nickel sized amount of your favorite cream, mix it every so slightly and apply. You can absolutely combine the ancient beauty knowledge of Egypt with your modern beauty regime, giving you and your skin the royal treatment.
Align Your Senses: Pairing Cleopatra Oil with ALIGN Diffusers
Cleopatra was one of Egypt’s greatest rulers, not singularly because she used essential oils. But her use of various types of oils provided healing when applied and amplified the persona she wanted the world to see her as. The actions she took to incorporate these oils into her beauty routines and for resolving different types of medical issues became ritual. This act of ritual, the specific attention to creating the most potent support possible can be characterized as acts of self-care and meditation.
Today, in our modern time, self-care and internal balance are keys to positively traversing the times we are living in. Making time to take care of our bodies, being able to quiet the noise in our minds, and finding alternatives to the chemically filled products that fill our store shelves are keys to unlocking true wellness. The triggers that spur our search for wellbeing may be different that from ancient Egypt, but it seems our underlying desire for a healthy body and a healthy mind is the same desire Cleopatra had. Which means the main difference between us and ancient Egyptians like Cleopatra, is the knowledge of what different essentials can do for us and how to use them.
Another way that Cleopatra used essential oils, like the Queen Cleopatra oil blend, was to fill the air with fragrance. Sometimes oils such as Eucalyptus were used to purify or cleanse the dense and stagnate air. Frankincense and Myrrh where often used by the priests in rituals and for preparing the dead for their journey into the afterlife. In order to expel the essential oil scent into the area, often it was placed in a container where it could be heated or burned, forcing the scent into the air.
I recently invented a new type of essential oil diffuser so that I am able to create this same experience for myself. Align Gemstone Diffusers are a modern way to disburse the Queen Cleopatra oil blend into the air while incorporating the idea of wellness. The base of the diffusers are designed after sacred geometry, with the intention of tapping into the formulas of the universe, in the same vein as the Egyptians did with the Pyramids. Each base is hand dipped and each gemstone topper is hand poured, making each Align Gemstone Diffuser completely unique. It is the first essential oil diffuser available that is rechargeable and can hold up to a 4-hour charge before needing to be plugged in. To recharge it, you use the included USB cord. The most amazing part is that each gemstone topper is interchangeable with the universal base. That means every time you embark on a self-care ritual or decorate a space, the diffuser design can be changed to accommodate your desired effect. Each Align topper is designed, shaped and incorporates the healing properties of the specific gemstone it is modeled after. To see the Align Gemstone Diffuser in action and explore its full range of functions, watch our demonstration video here.
By combining the Queen Cleopatra oil blend with your Align Gemstone Diffuser, you are creating the perfect personal experience that will captivate all of your senses. You are incorporating self-care and personal wellness into a practice (ritual) that can help to produce any outcome you want, or as we say at iwei, help you to create the reality you desire to see. The Queen Cleopatra oil blend will connect you to the ancient knowledge and strength of Cleopatra, supporting your modern journey.
Queen Cleopatra Oil: A Sustainable and Ethical Choice
The Queen Cleopatra oil blend is a gift from Egypt to you. When you purchase this oil, you are supporting small businesses in Egypt and in the United States. Every single Inshallah Essential Oil, including the Queen Cleopatra oil blend, is personally procured in small batches and hand bottled by me personally. I am a one woman show that has been fortunate to have wonderful family and friends in Egypt. My experiences in Egypt led me to meet my very wonderful friend and small business owner in Aswan, Egypt. He is the 5th generation in his family to become a master perfumer and essential oil expert. Every visit to his shop is an amazing and expanding experience.
The essential oils, in many ways, are still processed similar to how they would have been processed in Cleopatra’s time. Every oil has a story, a history all of its own that is unlocked when it is processed and provides the desired assistance when incorporated to daily modern life. When they are prepared for bottling, every effort is taken to treat the oils with care so that the delicate mixtures remain in their purest form. I do not add any additives, preservatives, alcohol, or carrier oils during the bottling process. These activities would serve to dilute and reduce the potency of the oils and the power carried within them.
Conclusion: Tapping into the Knowledge of Cleopatra with iwei
Cleopatra was a strong leader and a beautiful woman. She was able to rule a nation by tapping into her personal power and projecting the best version of herself to those who chose to follow her. She was able to do this primarily because she was able to create alignment within herself. Essential oils were one of the weapons she had in her personal arsenal that protected her health, supported her mind, and balanced her emotions.
Using essential oils and oil blends like the Queen Cleopatra oil blend will assist you in bringing out the best version of you. By adding essential oils to your modern wellness routine, you can tap into ancient knowledge.
This knowledge is not found outside of you, you have it inside of you, locked in your dna. You already know how to heal yourself and find peace within your mind, you just need to unlock the information. Choosing essential oils based on properties of specific plants and flowers that you want to incorporate into your wellbeing practices is one way you can cultivate alignment within yourself, allowing you to create the reality you desire to experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What oil did Cleopatra use on her skin?
Frankincense is an essential oil that Cleopatra may have used in her beauty routines. Frankincense was not commonly produced in Egypt and had to be purchased from traders, therefore it was not as easily accessible as other oils native to Egypt. Frankincense is known to reduce fine lines and wrinkles and can diminish the signs of aging. Partnered with a carrier oil, such as castor oil, it is a great moisturizer for the skin and can be incorporated into a daily beauty routine.
Why did Cleopatra use castor oil?
Cleopatra would have used castor oil for many different reasons. In ancient times, and today, castor oil was used as a topical remedy for various skin issues and eye irritations. It is known to be a laxative and was used in ancient times to cleanse. Most commonly, Cleopatra is believed to have used castor oil to moisturize and protect her hair and scalp. She would have massaged a healthy dose of castor oil and almond oil into her scalp regularly. It was also used to promote hair growth.
How do you use Egyptian essential oil?
There are numerous ways to use any essential oil, however it is important to know the characteristics of the specific oil you are using and adjust amount used and how it is used in order to avoid negative reactions. The easiest and most common use aromatically and for the skin. A few drops of essential oil into your Align Gemstone Diffuser will disburse the amazing aroma into the air decorating any space with the vibration of Ancient Egypt. Many Egyptian essential oils can be put directly on the skin, however combining a few drops of oil with a carrier oil like jojoba can dilute the oil while not diminishing its scent or curative properties.
