A beauty tale from the past
Red cheeks, lips and heals
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‘Akar Fassi‘, made from poppy petals and pomegranate skin, was used by North African women for many centuries, The name translates to ‘The Fez Lipstick’. It is a red powder, used in tiny amounts and mixed with either oil, water, or nowadays Vaseline, to create a lush red tint which was lathered onto cheeks and lips. It was even used on heals to give some colour ( as pink heals were seen as a sign of femininity).
Akar Fassi has many benefits for skin and hair, as it contains high levels of antioxidants. It is still widely used today to substitute lipstick and blush.
